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Since it\u2019s summer again in DFW, you likely want quick cosmetic work on your grin. You have little time left to make your smile beach-ready, so rushing is only natural. Still, you\u2019ll need to hold off if your gums are infected; get gum disease treatment first instead. You won\u2019t be able to sport the beautiful smile<\/a> of your dreams otherwise. If you’re curious why, read on to learn the reasons in detail from your Irving dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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A Summary of Gum Disease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll need a basic grasp of gum disease to understand the full explanation. With that said, it\u2019s best to start by defining this gummy condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gum disease \u2013 per its name \u2013 is an infection of your gums, the soft tissues around your teeth. A result of excessive plaque buildup, the ailment usually stems from poor eating and bad oral care. It starts as mild gum inflammation or \u201cgingivitis\u201d but becomes \u201cperiodontitis\u201d or a full-blown infection when left untreated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Given the facts above, gum disease is a major threat to oral health. It can easily cause gum recession, jaw shrinkage, and even severe tooth loss over time. Such effects are no small problem, as they require plenty of dental work to repair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Infected Gums \u201cRuin\u201d Cosmetic Dentistry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It doesn\u2019t work to get cosmetic dentistry before you treat gum disease. Your infected gums will just \u201cruin\u201d your aesthetic procedure, making the latter pointless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You see, cosmetic care can do more than fix smile flaws; it can also hide oral health issues. That means an aesthetic treatment like veneers or crowns might cover up your gum disease symptoms. In such a situation, your dentist may not notice (and treat) your infection until severe effects have occurred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While this reality can seem frustrating, don\u2019t let yourself feel impatient. The stains, chips, or cracks in your smile can be addressed after your infection is treated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Local Dentists Can Treat Gum Disease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To truly treat gum disease, you should see your local dentist for help. They\u2019ll have several methods at hand that could fix everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indeed, modern dentistry has various ways to handle infected gums. The most traditional one is scaling and root planing \u2013 a two-step \u201cdeep cleaning\u201d of the areas above and below your gumline. There\u2019s also antibiotic therapy, which applies an antibiotic to the gums. Some dentists also offer laser periodontal treatment that uses a dental laser to remove infected gum tissue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A gorgeous grin can make summer grand, but a healthy one is even better. Please get gum disease treatment (if needed) before you consider aesthetic services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

21st<\/sup> Century Dental of Irving<\/a> is based in Irving, TX. Led by Drs. Roy<\/a>, Bristow<\/a>, and Kumar<\/a>, our practice has dedicated itself to transforming and strengthening smiles for over forty years! We\u2019ve always stuck to comprehensive dentistry over these decades, offering everything from dental checkups and cleanings to top-tier gum disease treatment. So, please rest assured \u2013 our team is ready to help your grin! For more details or to book a visit, reach us on our website or by phone at (972)-255-3712<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Since it\u2019s summer again in DFW, you likely want quick cosmetic work on your grin. You have little time left to make your smile beach-ready, so rushing is only natural. Still, you\u2019ll need to hold off if your gums are infected; get gum disease treatment first instead. You won\u2019t be able to sport the beautiful […]<\/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-861","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nBefore Cosmetic Dentistry, Get Gum Disease Treatment - 21st Century Dental of Irving | Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"As much as you want cosmetic dentistry, you should get gum disease treatment first if you have infected gums. 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