I have gum disease and bone loss at the stage 2 to 3. My dentist said it is gonna be stage 0 after treatment and i am not gonna lose my teeths. I am considering to get very thin veneers on my two front teeths without drilling my teeths. how safe it is?
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September 6, 2014
Answer: Periodontal disease and bone loss with veneers
If the veneers fit properly, they will not affect periodontitis one way or the other. However periodontitis is never a one time fix. You have to identify the causes and deal with them to prevent a relapse. Unfortunately the most common cause is genetics, and we cannot change the genetic...
We've worked with several patients in the same situation! The first thing to do is schedule a follow-up appointment with the dentist that completed your veneers. You can prepare a list of your concerns beforehand to ensure you don't forget anything. BE HONEST and CLEAR about...
It looks like porcelain veneers would look great on your front teeth. Remember you have 2 larger teething a smaller space. Your teeth will need to be contoured quite a bit to make them look like they are in alignment. Find an experienced Cosmetic Dentist to have this done.