Do you want to transform your smile? You might want to correct stains, chips, or gaps, but before you can get cosmetic dentistry, you will need to ensure you don’t have gum disease. This oral health issue gets in the way of your aesthetic results, so handling it now can get you closer to the new look you’re wanting. Here’s what to know about this condition and why it’s important to treat it before these other services.
What Is Gum Disease?
As a refresher, gum, or periodontal, disease is an infection in the soft tissues of your mouth. It’s often caused by a buildup of bacteria along the gumline, but there are risk factors like smoking and older age. Gingivitis is its initial stage, and it can cause redness, inflammation, and bleeding when brushing or flossing. If left untreated, gum recession or tooth loss is possible.
Why Shouldn’t You Get Cosmetic Dentistry with Gum Disease?
Healthy gums are pink and firm. However, they don’t stay this way with periodontal disease. Instead, these tissues won’t complement the aesthetic smile you’re investing in. Not only that, your facial structure can be affected. Tooth loss from gum disease can affect your appearance because your cheeks can sink in or develop increased wrinkles around your mouth.
You may not feel as confident about your results after cosmetic dentistry. So, by treating this condition, you’ll be closer to getting the aesthetic grin you’re looking for.
How Is Gum Disease Treated?
In reality, gum disease affects nearly half of adults over 30 in the U.S. Your dentist is here to give you the effective service you need to avoid problems. Scaling and root planing, also called a deep cleaning, is often the course of action.
Your provider will first remove bacteria along and underneath your gumline and then smooth the roots of your teeth. This will make it harder for plaque to accumulate and encourage these soft tissues to reattach. In many cases, antibiotic therapy is used in tandem. This can help your gums heal properly and fight the infection.
Although you might be impatient about having to postpone your cosmetic dental treatments, handling gum disease first can get you closer to the results you want. It paves the way to the aesthetic smile you’re dreaming of.
About the Practice
Want to transform your teeth? Our team at Omega Dental of Bedford is dedicated to helping patients correct stains, chips, and gaps that bother them. Led by Dr. Prashantkumar Gajera and Dr. Julyat Gajera, we can come up with a plan to get you to your goals while avoiding complications that dental problems, like gum disease, can cause. If you have any questions, schedule an appointment or call our office at (817) 785-3290.