Can you still treat periodontitis after getting dental veneers?
Disease description:
I've been feeling some discomfort in my teeth for the past couple of days. After a hospital checkup, I was diagnosed with periodontitis. However, I recently had dental veneers placed, so I'm wondering—can periodontitis still be treated after having veneers?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Liwen
Dental veneers are generally not used to treat periodontitis. After this condition occurs, patients can undergo professional teeth cleaning under a doctor's guidance, along with the use of anti-inflammatory medications, to help alleviate symptoms. At the same time, maintaining good oral hygiene in daily life is important—such as brushing teeth in the morning and evening and rinsing the mouth after meals—to prevent bacterial growth and worsening of symptoms.
