{"id":64,"date":"2021-01-22T23:51:18","date_gmt":"2021-01-22T23:51:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacedental.com\/blog\/?p=64"},"modified":"2021-01-22T23:51:18","modified_gmt":"2021-01-22T23:51:18","slug":"cosmetic-dentist-good-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pacedental.com\/blog\/cosmetic-dentist-good-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is Good Oral Health Necessary for Cosmetic Treatment?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pacedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Woman_Smiling__1595637594_65627.jpg\" alt=\"Woman after seeing cosmetic dentist\" class=\"wp-image-65\" width=\"313\" height=\"209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Woman_Smiling__1595637594_65627.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pacedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Woman_Smiling__1595637594_65627-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pacedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Woman_Smiling__1595637594_65627-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 313px) 100vw, 313px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you looking to enhance your smile with cosmetic dental\ntreatment? This is a great way for patients to have changes made to their teeth\nin order to feel more confident about showing them off. However, there are certain\noral health issues that will need to be treated ahead of time and for good\nreason. Continue reading to learn more from a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacedental.com\/cosmetic-dentistry.html\">cosmetic dentist<\/a>\nabout why having excellent oral health is necessary before these types of elective\ntreatments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Do Dental Issues Need to Be Treated First?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you go to get cosmetic dental work done, one of the\nfirst things that your cosmetic dentist will do is examine your mouth to ensure\nthat it is in good health. This is because existing issues can become either hidden\nor even worsened by some treatments. Even though your dentist looks forward to\nhelping you work towards your smile goals, your oral health is the number one priority,\neven in cosmetic dentistry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which Oral Health Issues Need to Be Eliminated Before Cosmetic Treatment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While there are all sorts of things that can get in the way\nof aesthetic procedures, there are two in particular that cosmetic dentists\nfind most often. The good news is that these issues can usually be treated\nwithin a few weeks or months. This way, you can quickly get back on track towards\nyour dream smile. Here are the main issues that your cosmetic dentist looks\nfor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Tooth decay:<\/strong> Most of the time, when a\npatient must put off their cosmetic dental treatment, it is because they have a\ncavity or two in their mouth. Some procedures cannot be completed safely is\nthere is preexisting tooth decay. For example, porcelain veneers can cover up\ndecay and make it much more difficult to detect until it becomes more serious (and\npainful!). If you opt for tooth whitening while you have a cavity, the whitening\nagent will have a direct path to the sensitive nerves of the tooth, leading to\npain as well as other issues.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Gum disease: <\/strong>Did you know that\napproximately half of adults over the age of 30 are suffering from periodontal disease?\nWhen left to progress, this disease can lead to all sorts of serious oral\nhealth issues, like gum recession, loose teeth, and tooth loss. The infection\ncould even spread to other areas of the body and become life-threatening. While\nthere is an active infection in the mouth, cosmetic dental treatments are not\nan option.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re considering cosmetic dental treatment to enhance\nyour smile, you should check with your dentist ahead of time to ensure that\nyour mouth is in good health and you are ready to go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacedental.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\">Dr.\nAhmed Saad<\/a> is an experienced dentist who has been working in the dental\nfield for over 15 years. He earned his dental doctorate from the USC School of\nDentistry and has been completing continuing education courses ever since. He\nhas also spent time volunteering with the UCLA\/USC mobile clinic and the Downey\nDental Association to provide essential dental care to children in need. Dr.\nSaad offers a variety of different cosmetic services at his practice in Vienna,\nVA. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacedental.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call (703)\n938-6800.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you looking to enhance your smile with cosmetic dental treatment? This is a great way for patients to have changes made to their teeth in order to feel more confident about showing them off. However, there are certain oral health issues that will need to be treated ahead of time and for good reason. 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