{"id":269,"date":"2022-01-25T18:18:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-25T18:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.capehartdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=269"},"modified":"2022-03-04T18:39:46","modified_gmt":"2022-03-04T18:39:46","slug":"gum-disease-therapy-cosmetic-dentistry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.capehartdentistry.com\/blog\/2022\/01\/25\/gum-disease-therapy-cosmetic-dentistry\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Gum Disease Needs to Be Handled Before Cosmetic Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Whether you have stained teeth, small chips and cracks, or other imperfections you\u2019d like to address about your smile, you\u2019ve probably considered cosmetic enhancements.<\/a> However, it\u2019s important to keep in mind that if you have any existing dental issues, you\u2019ll need to have them taken care of before any cosmetic service can be completed. This includes gum disease, a relatively common condition that affects roughly half of American adults today. Keep reading to learn about the symptoms, how it affects your smile\u2019s appearance, and why it must be treated first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is Gum Disease?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gum disease is technically an infection of the gum tissue triggered by built-up plaque inside the mouth. The more plaque acids that develop, the more hardened plaque appears. Over time, dental plaque forms along the gum line. In the early stages, you may not even realize you have gum disease as symptoms don\u2019t really begin to surface until the more advanced stages. The most common symptoms include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n