Do You Recommend Porcelain Veneers For Someone With Periodontal Disease?

Since it can not be cured, never say never.  If you HAVE the disease, it is stable and controlled/maintained, then veneers can be a great way  to close the dark spaces/triangles that periodontal disease can cause.  

 

However, if you are NOT under the supervision of a dentist or periodontist, then absolutely not.

It is very important as a patient to understand the risks with periodontal disease. As you probably know, Periodontal (gum) diseases, including gingivitis and periodontitis, are serious infections that, left untreated, can lead to tooth loss. The word periodontal literally means “around the tooth.” Periodontal disease is a chronic bacterial infection that affects the gums and bone supporting the teeth. Before you think about getting any cosmetic work done, your priority should be the foundation of your teeth, if the gums are not healthy you will not have the support your teeth need for aesthetic work. I hope this help

I do not recommend porcelain veneers for any patient who is not actively treating their periodontal disease and it is under control. And by control I mean it has not advanced to the point of tooth loss. You would be building beautiful veneers on a foundation of sand. You need a good foundation for any cosmetic case to work and looks its absolute best. Which is the ultimate goal here I am sure.

 

Marielaina Perrone DDS

Henderson Cosmetic Dentist