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Overcome Gum Disease with Non-surgical Deep Teeth Cleaning Treatment
Having a healthy smile isn’t just about protecting teeth from decay but also keeping your gums in good shape. If you fail to take good care of your gums, you may develop periodontal disease, which can cause swelling, pain, bad breath, receding gums, and other issues.
Maegan Elam, DDS & Associates in Bedford, Texas, understands the importance of gum health. Although we emphasize gum disease prevention, Dr. Maegan Elam and the team offer gum disease treatments to halt the infection in its tracks. We provide deep teeth cleaning as a non-surgical treatment for moderate periodontal disease.
What to expect during deep teeth cleaning
This procedure requires at least 2-3 dental appointments. The first appointment is to examine your gums using digital x-rays and a periodontal probe to determine the extent of gum disease. Mild gum disease (gingivitis) can be reversed with diligent oral care and standard dental cleanings, but moderate periodontal disease requires deep dental cleaning.
These are the steps you can expect during deep dental cleaning.
- Anesthesia: We’ll administer local anesthesia to the treatment area to ensure you’re comfortable during the procedure. This helps minimize any discomfort or pain. Additionally, we offer sedation dentistry to eliminate dental anxiety for a worry-free dental experience.
- Scaling: Our dental hygienist uses a scaler or an ultrasonic device to remove plaque and tartar (hardened plaque) from the surface of your teeth, both above and below the gum line.
- Root planing: We smooth out the root surfaces of your teeth to remove any remaining bacteria and toxins. This procedure also helps to create a smoother surface that makes it harder for bacteria to adhere to the roots.
- Post-treatment care: After deep teeth cleaning, you may experience some tenderness, swelling, and mild bleeding. Don’t worry! These discomforts can be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers and proper oral hygiene. We’ll provide specific instructions on how to care for your teeth and gums after deep cleaning.
We’ll schedule follow-up appointments to monitor your progress and ensure that gum disease is under control. Depending on your situation, we may recommend regular maintenance cleanings every 3-4 times annually to prevent further gum problems. We’ll also advise you to follow strict oral care hygiene of brushing, flossing, and oral rinsing to avoid the recurrence of gum disease.
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Deep teeth cleaning is a non-invasive procedure to reverse periodontal disease, saving your gums and teeth. Ready to get started with this treatment? Please call (817) 283-2871 to schedule an appointment with Maegan Elam, DDS & Associates.
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Dr. Maegan Elam is a highly sought-after dentist in Bedford with a talent for easing dental anxiety. Graduating with a B.S. in Biochemistry from Hardin-Simmons University, she worked as a dental assistant for a year before obtaining her Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. She is a part of the American Dental Association, the State of Texas Dental Association, and the Fort Worth District Dental Society. Dr. Elam has completed advanced training in offering oral-conscious and nitrous oxide sedation to help patients have peaceful dental experiences. She has a conservative approach to providing excellent dental care and believes in preserving natural tooth structure whenever possible.