{"id":99,"date":"2025-03-12T13:35:37","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T13:35:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nepeandentalcentre.com\/blog\/?p=99"},"modified":"2025-04-30T13:39:17","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T13:39:17","slug":"can-you-get-cosmetic-dentistry-with-oral-health-issues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nepeandentalcentre.com\/blog\/can-you-get-cosmetic-dentistry-with-oral-health-issues\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Still Get Cosmetic Dentistry if You Have Oral Health Issues?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nepeandentalcentre.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/AdobeStock_320631517__7___1746020177_95604-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a dentist showing a patient her X-rays\" class=\"wp-image-100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nepeandentalcentre.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/AdobeStock_320631517__7___1746020177_95604-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nepeandentalcentre.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/AdobeStock_320631517__7___1746020177_95604-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nepeandentalcentre.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/AdobeStock_320631517__7___1746020177_95604.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have lingering oral health problems like a cavity or untreated gum disease, but want to invest in beautifying your smile, your dentist may postpone your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nepeandentalcentre.com\/cosmetic-dentistry.html\">cosmetic dental treatment<\/a>. Whether you\u2019re interested in a more extensive procedure like veneers, or a minimally invasive one like teeth whitening, having a healthy smile is an important prerequisite to cosmetic dentistry. Read on to learn why that is and how taking care of those lingering issues will be the best decision for your smile before undergoing cosmetic treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can Poor Oral Health Affect Your Cosmetic Results?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oral health problems happen throughout everyone\u2019s life, even if you brush and floss your teeth diligently. That\u2019s why, in order to maintain good dental health, it\u2019s important to schedule routine checkups and cleanings with your dentist. Using advanced technology and instruments, they\u2019re able to diagnose and treat the small issues that are unnoticeable to the naked eye before they have a chance to progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When these small signs of dental problems don\u2019t get treated, they can grow into more serious issues, like advanced gum disease, cavities that put your teeth at risk of infection, and even cause daily discomfort. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to treat any lingering oral health problems before you invest in cosmetic dentistry. If you don\u2019t do this, your smile may <em>look<\/em> healthy and beautiful, but underneath, your teeth could still be vulnerable to all types of discomfort and issues, ultimately taking away from your smile\u2019s refreshed appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Benefits of Addressing Oral Health Problems Before Cosmetic Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you treat oral health problems before cosmetic dental treatment, you\u2019ll save yourself an immense amount of time, hassle, and money. By covering up these issues with teeth whitening or veneers, you won\u2019t just be ignoring them, you\u2019ll be giving them an opportunity to spread to other teeth and even put you at a greater risk of experiencing tooth loss. Ultimately, you\u2019ll need to treat them anyways, which would require you to possibly undo any cosmetic dentistry that has already been done and maybe even require more extensive intervention than what was needed before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get the Most Out of Your Cosmetic Dental Results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you\u2019ve addressed your oral health issues and received cosmetic treatment, you\u2019ll be able to enjoy your results without the worry of how bad the underlying dental problems are becoming. Plus, with a healthy and beautiful smile, you can enjoy greater confidence and peace-of-mind. To get the most out of your cosmetic dental results, you\u2019ll want to continue visiting your dentist every six months for checkups and cleanings, brush your teeth twice a day for at least two minutes, and floss your teeth daily. It\u2019s also a good idea to regularly rinse with alcohol-free mouthwash to minimize bacteria presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Gus Bal is a passionate cosmetic dentist in Nepean with years of experience and training in implant, sedation, and cosmetic dentistry. He has been voted \u201cBest Dentist in Scarborough\u201d by the Readers Choice Awards for four years in a row and has a caring, personalized approach to dentistry that his patients value. For questions or to schedule a consultation to learn whether you\u2019re a good candidate for cosmetic dentistry, visit Nepean Dental Centre\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nepeandentalcentre.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call 613-228-8768.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have lingering oral health problems like a cavity or untreated gum disease, but want to invest in beautifying your smile, your dentist may postpone your cosmetic dental treatment. 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