I have periodontal disease which I have had treatment for, and visit the dental hygienist 3 times a year. I now maintain excellent daily oral hygiene. (My dentist did not tell me I had this disease, but when the dark pockets appeared I looked it up on the internet and asked him to make me a referral). I was a smoker at the time but he did mention that I should give it up because it causes bone loss but he clearly was economical with the truth. I was horrified. I lost 3 back teeth before diagnosis.
I have 6 veneers which were carried out by my previous dentist 20 years ago.. i still maintain them but of course I have periodontal pockets in between. I had the main treatment for the disease 5 years ago and have had no problems since. I am currently 54 years old and wondered whether it is worth the cost of replacing these given that perio. disease is chronic. I have been quoted £600 per tooth. Many thanks.