{"id":178,"date":"2020-01-03T19:59:06","date_gmt":"2020-01-03T19:59:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drjulovich.com\/blog\/?p=178"},"modified":"2020-02-07T18:59:49","modified_gmt":"2020-02-07T18:59:49","slug":"why-good-oral-health-matter-dentist-in-zionsville-cosmetic-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drjulovich.com\/blog\/why-good-oral-health-matter-dentist-in-zionsville-cosmetic-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Good Oral Health Matters Prior to Cosmetic Dental Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\"AIf you have chips, cracks, stains, gaps, or other cosmetic imperfections in your smile that you\u2019d prefer to remove, you\u2019re probably looking over your options available to you via cosmetic dentistry. When provided by an expert who is experienced in cosmetics, you can achieve a truly beautiful smile from top to bottom that lasts for many years. However, no dentist in Zionsville should be willing to perform cosmetic treatment until you\u2019ve been given a clean bill of oral health<\/a>. Here\u2019s why this needs to be taken care of first.\r\n\r\n\r\n

Cavities\/Tooth Decay<\/h2>\r\nOne of the most common reasons why a dentist would put off cosmetic treatment is because of untreated tooth decay and cavities. When tooth enamel is damaged, it automatically becomes a much higher priority. Without healthy tooth enamel, a dentist cannot provide treatments like porcelain veneers or teeth whitening. Enamel must be restored to the fullest before any cosmetic treatment is completed.\r\n\r\nFurthermore, just because you have a cavity to resolve doesn\u2019t mean you have to make sacrifices to your appearance in the process. Many dentists provide composite resin when placing fillings, rather than silver amalgam. Not only is it possible to color-match composite resin so that it effectively matches your existing tooth enamel, but you don\u2019t have to remove nearly as much enamel (if any at all) to place the filling. Once the tooth is repaired, you can start thinking about your cosmetic options.\r\n

Gum Disease<\/h2>\r\nEven though you might only be treating your teeth for your cosmetic treatment, gum disease is another higher priority, even if it\u2019s only in the early stages of development. Gum disease is considered an infection, and infections spread incredibly quickly when they aren\u2019t treated right away. What good is having a brighter or more even smile if your teeth cannot confidently stay inside of your gums and supporting bone tissue?\r\n\r\nIf you have gingivitis, the treatment is relatively simple and straightforward, so you won\u2019t have to wait too long just to get your cosmetic treatment completed. A simple cleaning and improved at-home oral care routine is all that should be needed to treat gum disease in this stage.\r\n

Untreated Habits That Damaged Teeth<\/h2>\r\nIf you don\u2019t have a dedicated oral care routine at home, the dentist providing your cosmetic treatment will want to make sure you\u2019re taking the necessary steps to maintain your cosmetic enhancements. This means brushing twice a day with fluoridated toothpaste, flossing once a day, and maintaining biannual checkups for professional cleanings and exams.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, if you have bruxism (a condition characterized by chronic teeth grinding and clenching), then you\u2019ll need a nightguard to protect your smile while you sleep. The last thing you want is for your veneers to chip without you knowing.\r\n\r\nIf you aren\u2019t sure if your oral health is sufficient before your cosmetic treatment, scheduling an exam and cleaning with a cosmetic dentist in Zionsville is a great way to find out!\r\n

About the Author<\/h2>\r\nDr. Angelo M. Julovich<\/a> provides many forms of cosmetic dentistry, but that doesn\u2019t mean he won\u2019t make your oral health a priority. Before you receive teeth whitening, porcelain veneers or crown lengthening, he\u2019ll perform a detailed exam to make sure no underlying problems are present. To get started, contact his office through his website<\/a>!","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you have chips, cracks, stains, gaps, or other cosmetic imperfections in your smile that you\u2019d prefer to remove, you\u2019re probably looking over your options available to you via cosmetic dentistry. When provided by an expert who is experienced in cosmetics, you can achieve a truly beautiful smile from top to bottom that lasts for many years. However, no dentist in Zionsville should be willing to perform cosmetic treatment until you\u2019ve been given a clean […] (Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-178","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drjulovich.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/178","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drjulovich.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drjulovich.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drjulovich.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drjulovich.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=178"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.drjulovich.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/178\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":180,"href":"https:\/\/www.drjulovich.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/178\/revisions\/180"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drjulovich.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=178"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drjulovich.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=178"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drjulovich.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=178"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}