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You may think cosmetic dentistry lacks major requirements. After all, it\u2019s usually not invasive and focuses on smile flaws. However, you must put it on hold if you have infected gums<\/a>. In that case, you should treat gum disease before seeing a cosmetic dentist. The alternative is a service that won\u2019t help your grin. If you\u2019d like, your Ponte Vedra dentist can explain more. Here\u2019s a summary of gum disease, how it impacts your smile, and why to treat it before cosmetic work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Exactly is Gum Disease?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gum disease \u2013 also known as periodontal disease \u2013 is an infection of your mouth\u2019s gum tissue. It\u2019s usually the result of plaque buildup from poor oral hygiene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In general, the condition has two stages: gingivitis and periodontitis. The first is a mild inflammation that irritates your gingiva (i.e., your gums). Meanwhile, the second is an advanced form of gum disease called periodontitis; it\u2019ll seriously damage your mouth and jaw if left unchecked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Does it Impact Your Smile?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t take precautions, gum disease will ruin your smile\u2019s looks. That\u2019s only natural \u2013 many of the issue\u2019s symptoms are highly noticeable. They include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022             Puffy or swollen gums<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022             Changes in gum color (pink to bright, dusky, or purplish red)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022             Gum bleeding or tenderness<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022             Receding gums<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should your gum disease advance into periodontitis, it may cause tooth decay, tooth loss, and bone loss. Thus, you must get it under control as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Treat It Before Cosmetic Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Put simply, cosmetic work isn\u2019t practical for those with (untreated) gum disease. Shinier teeth won\u2019t distract much from unhealthy gums (especially if they fall out later). Also, specific aesthetic procedures can hide gum disease symptoms \u2013 cavities, gum recession, etc. If that happens, your problem will worsen without you knowing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Given the above, seeing a dentist for your infected gums first is best. They could fix the issue with deep cleaning, scaling, and root planing. Such steps could take a few months, but the time would be well-spent. It\u2019d strengthen your mouth enough to handle cosmetic work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want your pretty smile to last, treat your gum disease before seeing your cosmetic dentist. That approach will lead to a grin that\u2019s both healthy and beautiful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ponte Vedra Complete Dentistry<\/em><\/a> is based in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. Led by <\/em>Drs. Harth and Townsend<\/em><\/a>, our practice gives every patient the best smile possible. To that end, we perform comprehensive dentistry that spans preventive, cosmetic, and restorative services. Our team also offers top-quality emergency oral procedures and gum disease therapy. For more information or to book a visit, you can reach us on <\/em>our website<\/em><\/a> or by phone at (904)-285-7711.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You may think cosmetic dentistry lacks major requirements. After all, it\u2019s usually not invasive and focuses on smile flaws. However, you must put it on hold if you have infected gums. In that case, you should treat gum disease before seeing a cosmetic dentist. The alternative is a service that won\u2019t help your grin. If […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-879","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nTreat Gum Disease Before Seeing a Cosmetic Dentist | Ponte Vedra Complete Dentistry<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Really, you should treat gum disease before seeing a cosmetic dentist. 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