I am looking at getting my veneers replaced but I have peridontal disease, is it worth it?
Q.
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.
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.
A.
The cost of the veneers is within reasonable expectation but check on the porcelain system to be used. Our veneers vary from 400-800 depending on what system we use.
The periodontal issue is problematic in that properly fitted veneers will not affect the periodontal support either way. Thus if the periodntal condition continues the new veneers may suffer from recession or tooth drift (ultimately tooth loss) Thus you may need to pragmatic about prognosis and risk.
The cost of the veneers is within reasonable expectation but check on the porcelain system to be used. Our veneers vary from 400-800 depending on what system we use.
The periodontal issue is problematic in that properly fitted veneers will not affect the periodontal support either way. Thus if the periodntal condition continues the new veneers may suffer from recession or tooth drift (ultimately tooth loss) Thus you may need to pragmatic about prognosis and risk.
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