At Aura Dental Centre, we believe a stunning smile starts with a healthy foundation. Whether it is your first time with us or hundredth, we strive to provide the best care available to brighten your smile. Before considering cosmetic treatments such as veneers, it is essential to prioritize your periodontal health. This includes your teeth, gums, and bone structure of your mouth. Untreated conditions affecting the gums or things near them can compromise both aesthetics and long-term health results.
Our clinic emphasizes comprehensive assessments and personally tailored treatment planning to ensure that your smile is healthy enough for enhancements and that the results are both beautiful and long lasting.
Understanding Gum Issues and Their Impact
Common Signs of Gum Disease
Periodontal concerns often begin subtly but can escalate if not addressed. Red, swollen, or bleeding gums are certainly sure signs that something is wrong, but there are less obvious symptoms of problems as well. These include persistent bad breath, receding gums, loose teeth, or simply increased sensitivity in those areas.
These symptoms could signal that you may be experiencing conditions like gingivitis, or in more advanced cases, periodontitis. Whatever the case, these diseases serve to weaken the gum support needed for cosmetic restorations.
Veneers Aren’t a Fix-All for Gum Problems
Even with cosmetic treatment, your teeth are not guaranteed to shine bright. There are factors and practices that need to be in place to make your smile last as long as possible. A strong foundation without infection is what is necessary for veneers to work. Veneers are not a treatment, but rather a cosmetic addition. Without a safe starting point, there could be a risk of complications that would lead to infections, as well as the veneers not physically fitting as they are supposed to.
At Aura Dental Centre, we never skip thorough periodontal evaluation. Your gums and personal health come first before cosmetics.
Full Oral Assessments: Our First Step
Every cosmetic journey at Aura starts with a dental and gum exam. Our process includes X-ray imaging and a once-over to make sure everything is as it should be. Once this is done we will discuss with you your results and where there may be problems. This allows us to craft a personalized plan ensuring your mouth is ready for a seamless, safe cosmetic upgrade.
After the examination, we will patch up and remedy any issues that it revealed. Only once your teeth and gums are stable and healthy do we discuss advancing with veneer treatment. After this is all done, you can make an appointment for the veneers themselves, and we can move right along to make your smile brighter.
After the Veneers
Even after you get the veneers, there is action and initiative that is required. Long-term tooth and gum stability relies on maintaining good oral health habits. Easy examples of these are brushing twice daily and flossing for effective plaque removal, as well as continued professional periodontal maintenance to monitor and sustain tissue health.
We also recommend being careful with them. Avoid certain types of food and drink such as coffee and red wine, while being mindful to not put them under too much pressure. Veneers are not your actual teeth after all, and are not meant to do the brunt of their work.
The ROI of Prioritizing Gum Health
Investing in the health of your teeth and gums is a wise effort. After all, your mouth is what keeps you fueled and ready to go at a moment’s notice throughout the day.
Less Risk and Fewer Surprises
Treating gum disease before cosmetic work helps avoid sensitivities, decay, or unexpected complications down the line.
Optimal Investment
By ensuring your periodontal foundation is secure, you get the most out of your dental investment. Cosmetic beauty built on healthy tissue makes your veneers shine longer, and lends itself to a better future of oral health.
Healthy Gums First, Veneers Next
Getting veneers requires preparation and careful planning. But that’s just the type of thing that we can help you do. Addressing gum and tooth health first ensures you’re not just getting a good-looking smile and that you’re investing in one that lasts.
At Aura Dental Centre, our full assessments and individualized treatment plans guarantee you’re ready for cosmetic enhancements when the time is right. We’ll help you achieve your smile goals, grounded in real health.
Contact us today, and let’s get started building your beautiful, healthy smile together.