Can you have veneers with gum disease?

Can you have veneers with gum disease?

If you’ve decided to get veneers, you’re probably super excited and can’t wait to get the treatment done so you can see your new, perfect teeth. But, there are a few things that can slow your treatment down, including gum disease.

Whether you’re sure you want veneers or if you’re still making up your mind, in this post, we have all the answers, from what veneers are to what to do if you have gum disease before having the procedure.

What are veneers?

Veneers (usually made from porcelain) are a perfect option for people looking for straight, enviable teeth that everyone dreams of. If your front teeth are crooked, misaligned, chipped, gappy, or discoloured, veneers offer the solution to all these problems and more!

Veneers are the go-to treatment for the perfectly straight smile you see on celebrities and film stars, except now this cosmetic treatment is far more accessible to everyone and is no longer a fairy tale treatment that’s out of reach.

Veneers are a cosmetic dental treatment intended to improve the appearance of your teeth. They’re normally made from either porcelain or composite, and they are considered to be a medium to long-term solution. They are a solution to correcting flaws and imperfections in your teeth, which is why they are so popular.

How much do veneers cost?

There are different types of veneers to choose from for different budgets. Veneers cost around £400-£1000 per tooth, but this price can vary depending on which veneer type you choose and if you opt for other procedures such as teeth whitening, bridges or crowns. A full set of veneers costs hundreds to thousands of pounds, with many dental surgeries offering finance options or payment plans.

While the cost of veneers may seem high, the benefits and long-lasting effects of the procedure outweigh the cost. Veneers are considered a permanent cosmetic dental procedure as they are designed not to be removed.

With good care and attention, they should last around 10-15 years before needing to be replaced. With the way veneers are done, the enamel is removed to prepare the tooth for the veneer, and this procedure is irreversible.

The benefits of getting veneers

Veneers will:

• Dramatically improve the appearance of your teeth.
• Provide you with an appealing, envious smile.
• Blend in with the natural colour of your teeth for life-like results.
• Resist stains more resiliently than your natural teeth.
• Last around 10 years with proper care and attention.

Not to mention, veneers improve your confidence as you’re walking around with straight, desirable teeth.

If you’re considering having veneers, you’re probably wondering if veneers are painful to get.

What is gum disease?

Gum disease is when the gums become red, sore, swollen and often bleed. If your gums bleed when you eat or brush your teeth, if you have bad breath or if your gums are painful, then you may have gum disease.

If you have gum disease, you will need to sort this out before getting veneers but fear not, there are a few things you can do to prevent or get rid of gum disease. 

• Visit your dentist, who will be able to check the extent of your gum disease and provide advice.
• Get your teeth professionally cleaned by a dental hygienist.
• Keep your teeth clean by brushing them twice a day.
• Use interdental brushes to brush in between your teeth.
• Use mouthwash, particularly the ones that are created to help prevent and get rid of gum disease.
• Stop smoking and eating foods that could worsen gum disease.

Another term for gum disease is gingivitis, and in most cases, gingivitis will clear up in 10-14 days if you follow the proper dental care advice and if your gum disease isn’t severe.

You may also be wondering if you can get veneers with missing teeth. In some cases, teeth may need to be removed if you have severe gum disease, or maybe you have lost teeth for another reason and you want to get veneers.

Veneers are primarily a solution for covering imperfections on your existing teeth and aren’t usually a solution for missing teeth. Veneers can’t be used to fill gaps in your smile.

However, there are other treatments available to you to solve your gappy tooth problem, such as dental implants or dental bridges. You can then have veneers on the existing teeth around the gap, once it has been filled.

Alternative to porcelain veneers

If you want to achieve the perfect smile but you’re looking for an alternative to veneers, maybe because of the cost, composite bonding is a great solution. The process is very similar, but composite bonding is made from a different material, making it a budget-friendly option.

Composite bonding is a cosmetic dental procedure where a composite resin material, the colour of a tooth, is applied to your teeth to repair damage and improve your smile and confidence. It is a cost-effective yet long-lasting solution that improves the appearance of broken, chipped, stained, or cracked teeth.

The composite bonding price is around £200 for the edge of a tooth and around £300 per full tooth, again the price will vary depending on other factors and if you opt for more treatment.

Composite veneers are a minimally invasive type of tooth covering that sits on top of your teeth, helping to shape and colour your teeth into a more desirable appearance. Composite veneers are ideal for fixing small imperfections, as you don’t need to cover the entire tooth with resin.

Experience fast and effective composite bonding at our dental clinic. Fix minor cosmetic issues in just one visit, so there’s no need to travel back and forth on several occasions or wait weeks for the final result. The composite is hardened instantly with a curing light, ensuring a comfortable bite by the end of your appointment.

Composite veneers keep the integrity of your tooth intact, making it non-invasive and lasting between 5-7 years with the correct care. Dental bonding vs composite bonding, what’s the difference? You may have heard of the term dental bonding; this is a different name to refer to the same cosmetic treatment.

Again, to have composite veneers, you will need to be free from gum disease. 

Eye & Dental Clinic: Who are we?

Here at Eye & Dental, we are passionate and committed to providing our community in Bury and the surrounding areas with the highest quality of care. Supporting our community in Bury with a caring, quality dental service.

That ethos extends to our building, our team and our comprehensive range of treatments. It’s our mission to improve health and quality of life within our diverse community through best practices and the latest research in collaboration with other clinicians. Whether you need cosmetic dental treatment or emergency attention, we want you to feel comfortable when you visit our practice.

As well as cosmetic dental procedures, we offer other treatments, including emergency dental appointments, so you can choose us and know exactly what to do in a dental emergency. We know that getting emergency dental care can be tricky, particularly if you choose to go to urgent care, because there can be long wait times and often follow-up appointments are needed to fully solve the problem.

See our cancellations, deposits and missed appointments policy and other practice policies to learn more about how our Eye & Dental Clinic runs professionally, and we would love to welcome you to our clinic, whether for a consultation, a cosmetic procedure like veneers or for emergency dental treatment.

Gum disease and veneers

To sum up, veneers are a brilliant, permanent solution to imperfect teeth that will leave you feeling full of confidence and with a great, new smile. Gum disease can happen to anyone and it’s usually nothing to worry about but it does need to be treated, particularly if you want to have a cosmetic procedure done like veneers.

If you want to come and see us at Eye & Dental Clinic in Bury for your set of shiny new teeth, follow good dental care and hygiene to be gum disease-free, so nothing slows you down. We look forward to seeing you and turning your dreams of having the perfect teeth into reality.

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