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How Gum Disease Treatment Can Save Your Teeth and Reverse Periodontal Disease
Gum disease generally starts small and grows more severe over time. If you’re unfamiliar with gum disease symptoms or have infrequent dental visits, you may not realize you have this condition until damage has been done to your gums or teeth. At Frisco Elm Dental in Frisco, Texas, Dr. Vidya Suri can detect early warning signs of gum disease during a routine checkup and provide immediate treatment. Professional dental treatment is the most effective way to reverse periodontal disease and restore your oral health.
Warning Signs of Gum Disease
If you have early gum disease, you may experience the following symptoms:
- Red, puffy gums
- Gum or tooth sensitivity
- Gums that easily bleed when you brush your teeth
- Consistent bad breath, even after brushing
As the disease advances, the symptoms become more severe, causing:
- Painful chewing or brushing
- Receding gums
- Loose teeth
- Permanent tooth loss
Recognizing you have a problem is the first step toward getting the help you need to save your teeth.
How Gum Disease Treatment Can Save Your Teeth
Gum disease treatment is designed to stop the infection, prevent further damage, and restore your oral health. Dr. Suri uses scaling and root planing (SRP), also called deep cleaning, to treat advanced periodontal disease. Deep cleaning removes plaque, tartar, and harmful bacteria at and below the gum line, where pockets of bacteria can grow and separate your gums from your teeth.
Scaling and root planing are generally recommended if you have:
- extensive plaque and tartar buildup on your teeth
- deep pockets of bacteria that ordinary dental cleaning can’t reach
- inflamed or receding gums
- bone loss due to periodontal disease
- loose teeth
SRP is a comprehensive gum pockets treatment that cleanses your gums of harmful bacteria and infections to pave the way for healing. As your gums heal, they will reattach to your teeth.
Gum disease has the potential to destroy your smile and oral health. Gum disease treatment can reverse periodontal disease symptoms to save your teeth.
To schedule an appointment for gum disease diagnosis and treatment in Frisco, Texas, contact Frisco Elm Dental at (214) 705-7100.
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Frisco Elm Dental
Dr. Vidya Suri
Dr. Vidya Suri is a dedicated and experienced dentist with over a decade of practice. She earned her dental degree from the prestigious University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry. She is a proud member of the Academy of General Dentistry and the American Dental Association, reflecting her commitment to professional excellence. Dr. Suri is passionate about creating beautiful smiles and improving patients' quality of life. Her practice is known for its accessibility, offering flexible scheduling and cost-effective treatments. Patients trust her for her compassionate care and expertise in both oral health and cosmetic dentistry.
Frisco Elm Dental
Dr. Tran
Dr. Tran brings over 15 years of comprehensive experience in general dentistry to our practice. He graduated from McGill University in Montreal, Canada, in 2006 and completed a residency in Advanced Education in General Dentistry at the Dental Branch in Houston. His commitment to empowering individuals towards healthier lifestyles, including dental health, underscores his dedication and trustworthiness. Dr. Tran is an active member of several professional dental associations, reflecting his expertise and authority in the field.