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 \u2014 but not at the expense of your oral health. Before whitening your teeth, you must first repair and restore your gums.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n