Gum disease - will veneers or implants help eliminate the gaps? (photos)

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I have gum disease,I went for a appt and the dentist measured the pockets and said that I should see there hygeinist.i was smoker and have given that up now, I want a nice smile and my how could I eliminate gaps could I have veeners or implants in these two areas?

Patricia Moezinia, DDS · Answer

while more studies are needed, implants or veneers may not be the best solution for your needs. The black space formed means there is gingival recession due to periodontal disease. The first step is to do a thorough oral cleaning, once periodontal health is achieved, we should discuss the possibility of periodontal surgery to correct the recession with our periodontist

Marcela Sanchez Herrera, DDS · Answer

There is no need for implants unless you are missing teeth. The gum situation can be fixed by doing a specialized deep cleaning and if it is severe gum scaling. Orthodontic treatment or porcelain veneers can be used to align and obtain desire color and fix gaps.

Roberto Arce, DDS · Answer

Hello, we would need to do complete oral evaluation first, but by the pictures posted you have nice looking teeth, implants would be pulling those natural teeth and is too aggressive. Periodontal evaluation is suggested, once gums are fine, maybe having veneers or crowns would take care of those gaps.

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