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Dental veneers can improve the appearance of your smile, but they cannot be placed on unhealthy gums. If gum disease is present, it must be addressed first. Understanding why this matters can help you know what to expect and when veneers may become an option.
Can You Get Veneers If You Have Gum Disease?
Veneers are not placed when gum disease is active. Inflammation and infection prevent veneers from fitting properly and increase the risk of failure.
Veneers may be considered only after gum disease has been treated and the gums are healthy and stable. Once inflammation is controlled and the supporting tissues are no longer compromised, cosmetic treatment can be evaluated safely.
Why Veneers Require Healthy Gums
Gum disease affects the tissues and bone that support your teeth. When gums are inflamed, bleeding, or receding, veneers are more likely to fail and may worsen existing problems.
Placing veneers before treating gum disease can lead to:
- Bacteria becoming trapped around veneer margins
- Increased gum recession that exposes veneer edges
- Gaps or black triangles between teeth
- Loose veneers or premature veneer failure
Healthy gums are essential for long-term cosmetic results.
What Needs to Happen Before Veneers Are Considered
Before veneers are considered, gum disease must be treated and stabilized. The approach depends on how advanced the condition is and how the gums respond to care.
Veneers are only evaluated once:
- Infection has been controlled
- Gum inflammation has resolved
- The tissues are stable and no longer changing
Treatment may involve professional dental cleanings, scaling and root planing, or laser treatment to reduce infection and inflammation.
Comprehensive Dental Care in Buffalo Grove
At Morris Dental Solutions, we take a comprehensive approach to oral health and cosmetic care. Whether you are addressing gum health concerns or exploring options like veneers, our team helps you understand what is possible and when treatment is appropriate. Care is always guided by long-term oral health, comfort, and predictable results.
To schedule an appointment at our dental office in Buffalo Grove, IL, call (847) 215-1511 or visit us at 195 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Suite 160, Buffalo Grove, IL.
FAQS
Dentists evaluate gum health for veneers by checking for inflammation and bleeding and measuring gum pocket depths around the teeth. They also confirm that the gumline and supporting bone are stable so veneer margins can be placed and maintained predictably.
Yes, placing veneers while gum disease is active can trap bacteria, worsen inflammation, and increase the risk of long-term complications.
Gum disease can still develop around veneers if plaque accumulates along the gumline. Inflammation may cause gum recession, expose veneer edges, and compromise the seal around the veneers. Early treatment is important to protect both gum health and the longevity of the veneers.
