Our Westerville dental office is in the same general location as the Westerville Community Center, on County Line Rd W between Africa Rd and N Cleveland Ave. We’re also less than five minutes west of N State Street.
If you’re considering enhancing your smile with dental cosmetics, you might’ve been told that any existing oral conditions will have to be taken care of first. Why is that? Wouldn’t it make sense to go through a quick cosmetic process, and then undergo lengthier restorative treatments?
As it turns out, dentists recommend addressing your dental health first so that your cosmetics will last longer and feel more comfortable. If you’re curious about the details, just keep reading!
Have a Comfortable Teeth Whitening Experience
Teeth whitening treatments, whether via an in-office treatment or at-home kit, involve eliminating dental stains with a special whitening gel. The gel will be applied to your pearly not-so-whites, and after curing it under a professional light or wearing a customized mouthguard, you’ll notice a huge difference in the brilliance of your smile!
Simple enough, right? While teeth whitening is one of the less complicated dental treatments, cavities or gum disease will make the process quite uncomfortable. It’s not a good idea to apply whitening gel to weakened teeth.
Protect Your Dental Veneers’ Stability
If there are multiple flaws on your teeth that you’d like to conceal, dental veneers can get the job done in style. Your dentist will remove a small sliver of enamel to make room for a set of thin, porcelain shells that they’ll adhere to the front-facing portion of your teeth. Basically, all onlookers will see is the perfect, tooth-like gloss of your veneers.
Since dental veneers are directly applied to your teeth, they’ll likely fall off if cavities weaken the natural surface of your smile, or if gum disease leads to receding gums and tooth loss. If you want your precious veneers to last you a while, you’ll have to restore your oral health!
Accurately Straighten Your Smile
Imagine if your dentist took a digital impression of teeth affected by cavities, gum disease, infection, or excessive wear. They would input the results, misshapen flaws and all, into the design of your customized clear aligners. Not only would your smile not be straightened correctly, but any further changes to the shape of your teeth because of these conditions would definitely throw off your treatment progress!
Addressing oral illness first, in the case of clear aligner orthodontics, ensures that the impression of your teeth is as accurate as possible – and so is your treatment. Your teeth will be straighter and more stunning for it.
In Summary
You’re probably excited to beautify your smile with dental cosmetics. That’s understandable! However, if your dentist says you need prior treatment to address certain oral issues, it really is in your best interest to listen to them. They want you to be satisfied with your results, so follow their guidance and you’ll have beautiful, healthy teeth.
About the Practice
At Tzagournis Dental Group, we have not one, not two, but three skilled dental professionals on staff. Each is dedicated to making sure their patients receive the care they need, but also that they understand the recommendations given. If you want to enhance your smile with dental cosmetics, our team will thoroughly examine your mouth for pesky oral conditions and keep you well-informed about the best way to achieve your dream results. To contact our office, call 614-882-4032.