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Deciding to enhance your smile through cosmetic dentistry is an exciting step! However, cosmetic treatments often involve more than just achieving a great appearance. Before diving in head-first, you should ensure a healthy foundation for your oral health. But why is that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to learn why dentists like you to have good oral health before cosmetic dentistry<\/a>, continue reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Addressing Underlying Issues<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cosmetic dentistry is most effective when your oral health is in good standing. Addressing any underlying issues, such as cavities, gum disease, or tooth decay, is essential before moving forward with cosmetic procedures. Treating these concerns ensures a stable and healthy foundation for your cosmetic treatments going forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking care of decay can be especially important with teeth whitening treatments to prevent prolonged tooth sensitivity or pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Making Your Treatments Last Longer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A healthy mouth will help all your cosmetic treatments last longer. By resolving oral health issues beforehand, you create an environment that aids the durability and success of your cosmetic procedures. This, in turn, allows you to enjoy your new smile as long as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cavities or untreated gum disease may affect the bonding of cosmetic restorations or even the stability of entire teeth! This could potentially compromise the results of procedures like veneers and crowns which rely on sturdy teeth to attach to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preventing Complications<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cosmetic procedures like veneers, dental bonding, and gum recontouring all have very high rates of success. However, untreated oral health issues can lead to complications during and after cosmetic treatments. By ensuring excellent oral health, dentists can minimize the risk of complications and support a seamless cosmetic dentistry experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re considering cosmetic dentistry to enhance your smile, work with your dentist to resolve any underlying issues first. This important step will ensure you don\u2019t run into any surprises during or after your procedures. Not only will your smile look<\/em> great, but it\u2019ll feel<\/em> great too! So, call your dentist and ask for a consultation today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Elite Dental of Fountain Valley, Dr. Sara Saber<\/a> and Dr. Nischit Shah<\/a> are your highly trained dental professionals. They know that the best patient experience begins with trust. This us why they enjoy getting to know their patients one-on-one. They use the latest dental technology and techniques to create personalized plans for all your smile goals. Call (714) 962-4486 to schedule a cosmetic dentistry consultation or visit the website<\/a> to explore other services they provide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Deciding to enhance your smile through cosmetic dentistry is an exciting step! However, cosmetic treatments often involve more than just achieving a great appearance. Before diving in head-first, you should ensure a healthy foundation for your oral health. But why is that? If you want to learn why dentists like you to have good oral […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nBuilding A Foundation For Cosmetic Dentistry | Elite Dental of Fountain Valley<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Did you know dentists won\u2019t usually provide cosmetic treatments if you have cavities or gum disease? 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