I gave up smoking 2 years ago,and in that time my

Q. I gave up smoking 2 years ago,and in that time my lower gums have receeded, to the point of 2 wobbly teeth. I visit my dentist regularly for check ups, and he says i have gum disease and there is nothing i can do about it. I brush, floss and use mouth wash daily. If i need any treatment, i pay to go private to be heavily sedated, as i am an extremely nervous patient (my Mum takes my kids! and i can’t even watch the videos on this site). My question is: i would like to have veneers fited as my teeth are truly awful, but my problem is my fear. Is there anywhere that can sedate me, put me to sleep to have this done. Also can i treat my gum disease, i don’t want to loose my teeth (i lost loads whilst pregnant with my son, as my dentist wouldn’t treat me. I had a calcium problem when pregnant, resulting in the loss. I just want a beautiful smile.

A. Your gum disease usually can be treated but due to the recurrent nature of gum disease it is unlikely that you can be heavily sedated for treatment as it will require numerous appointments to get your disease under control.  From then on you would need regular ( probably 3 months) visits with a hygienist to keep the status quo.  Your gum disease should be controlled before you embark on cosmetic treatment but you can be sedated for the veneer preparation and fitting ther veneers.

Dr Julian Caplan
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street
St. Albans Hertfordshire
AL1 3EN

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