You’d love to have a professional teeth whitening treatment to brighten your smile. But you have gum disease. Does that rule you out? Our expert dentists want you to have beautiful, shining white teeth — but not at the expense of your oral health. Before whitening your teeth, you must first repair and restore your gums.
Why Your Gums Must Be Healthy First
There’s no point in whitening your teeth if your gums aren’t healthy. Your gums are vital tissues that hold your teeth in place. If your gums aren’t healthy, eventually your teeth will fall out. A gum infection can also pass into your bloodstream and cause a life-threatening systemic infection.
Signs of a gum infection include blood on your toothbrush or floss, swollen or painful gums, blood or pus on your gums, discolored or recessed gums, a foul taste in your mouth, or a foul, persistent odor.
Treat Your Gums First
At Dental Town DC, our team provides periodontal services including scaling, root planing, and gum pocket reduction. We also offer gum grafting and guided tissue regeneration. Once your gums and teeth are healthy again, you’re free to move on to cosmetic dentistry procedures including professional teeth whitening.
Your Whitening Options
Phillips Zoom in-office whitening can lighten your teeth by up to eight shades in less than an hour. Phillips at-home kits offer the strength of a professional whitening gel at your convenience. For a periodontal evaluation or to find out if you’re a candidate for a teeth whitening treatment, contact our office at Dental Town DC today.