Oksu-dong Dental Clinic: If Your Gums Bleed and Feel Sensitive, You Might Need Periodontal Disease Treatment

Oksu-dong Dental Clinic: If Your Gums Bleed and Feel Sensitive, You Might Need Periodontal Disease Treatment

Periodontal (gum) disease is an oral condition as common as cavities, with more than two out of four adults in Korea experiencing it. If your gums suddenly bleed or feel sensitive when you chew food or brush your teeth, you should suspect periodontal disease.

While cavities in teeth can be treated by simply removing the affected area and filling it, periodontal disease in the gums requires complex and advanced treatment depending on the patient's condition. Therefore, it is essential to manage your gums to prevent them from weakening.

Periodontal disease can affect not only the gums but also the periodontal ligaments and alveolar bone that hold our teeth in place. Therefore, it is best to treat it early if any symptoms appear. However, bleeding and sensitive gums do not always appear from the start, and even when symptoms do appear, the bleeding often stops quickly, making it seem as if the condition has improved. As a result, many people spend time unaware that they are suffering from periodontal disease.

Among them, many young people in their teens and twenties believe that periodontal disease is an oral condition limited to older adults. Consequently, even when they discover early symptoms of periodontal disease, they often neglect it, thinking it will get better with time.

If bleeding and sensitive gums occur repeatedly and frequently, periodontal disease is already progressing. Therefore, we recommend not neglecting it and visiting an Oksu-dong dental clinic as soon as possible for periodontal disease treatment.

If periodontal disease worsens, it can progress from early gingivitis to periodontitis, causing swollen or warm gums. In severe cases, pus may come from the gums, and bad breath may persist despite regular brushing.

Ignoring even this condition can lead to problems such as receding gums, weakening the support for teeth, causing them to loosen or even fall out, so caution is needed.

The cause of periodontal disease is plaque and tartar that accumulate between the gums and teeth. When food debris and oral bacteria meet, they form and accumulate tartar, creating gaps between the gums and teeth. Bacteria then penetrate these gaps, causing inflammation not only in the gums but also in the alveolar bone and periodontal ligaments.

In other words, regular scaling treatment at an Oksu-dong dental clinic to remove tartar can help prevent gum disease. Therefore, it is beneficial to check your scaling cycle and consistently undergo scaling according to that cycle.

We recommend scaling at least once a year. However, since the rate at which tartar accumulates varies from person to person, it is important to consult with a specialist at an Oksu-dong dental clinic to determine the appropriate scaling cycle for you and proceed accordingly.

Additionally, from January 1st to December 31st each year, scaling treatment can be performed once at a more affordable price through national health insurance benefits, so it would be good to consider this benefit as well.

At Barunyoung Dental Clinic in Oksu-dong, certified dental hygienists assist with scaling treatment. Scaling treatment, which involves scraping and removing tartar, helps prevent not only periodontal disease but also cavities, so regular scaling is beneficial for oral health management.

However, gum treatment also requires treatment appropriate to its stage, so there are cases where treatment is difficult with just scaling. If a patient shows signs that periodontal disease treatment is difficult with scaling alone, more advanced treatment may be necessary.

The chief director of Oksu-dong Dental Clinic is a specialist in integrated dentistry and helps patients regain healthy teeth and gums through personalized 1:1 treatment. Furthermore, comprehensive dental care is available, from general dental treatment to advanced periodontal disease treatment, temporomandibular joint treatment, and wisdom tooth extraction, allowing for one-stop treatment if additional dental care is needed when visiting for periodontal disease.

However, since the location, manifestation, and progression of cavities or gum disease vary for each patient, it is crucial to carefully examine the patient's oral condition before periodontal disease treatment and prioritize saving natural teeth through appropriate treatment.

The chief director of Barunyoung Dental Clinic in Oksu-dong utilizes 3DCT precision diagnostic equipment to meticulously examine the patient's oral condition, then carefully considers countless dental treatment methods suitable for the patient, and does their best to provide appropriate treatment.

Furthermore, all medical instruments used at Oksu-dong Dental Clinic are used for one patient per instrument, and all medical instruments and tools are meticulously sanitized based on a 9-step sterilization system. This minimizes the fear of cross-infection and ensures stable periodontal disease treatment.

At Oksu-dong Dental Clinic, a responsible treatment system is applied where all treatment details are thoroughly explained until the patient understands their current oral condition and why a particular treatment is necessary, even if it takes a long time, before proceeding with the treatment.

Barunyoung Dental Clinic in Oksu-dong, where various dental treatments can be received in a one-stop manner, is located at Exit 6 of Yaksu Station. The chief director is always present in the clinic to provide 1:1 customized treatment, from consultation to treatment planning, progress, and aftercare for all dental treatments. Evening clinics are also held every Tuesday and Thursday.

Frequently Asked Questions

What condition should I suspect if my gums bleed and feel sensitive?

If your gums bleed or feel sensitive, you should suspect periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is an oral condition as common as cavities, and while symptoms may be mild initially, it can become severe if neglected.

Why does periodontal disease occur?

Periodontal disease primarily occurs due to the accumulation of plaque and tartar between the gums and teeth. Tartar, formed when food debris and oral bacteria combine, allows bacteria to penetrate the gaps between the gums and teeth, causing inflammation.

What management is needed to prevent periodontal disease?

Regular scaling treatment is important for preventing periodontal disease. We recommend scaling at least once a year, and it is advisable to consult with a specialist to adjust the frequency based on your individual rate of tartar accumulation.

Is scaling treatment covered by national health insurance?

Yes, scaling treatment can be performed once a year at a reduced cost through national health insurance benefits from January 1st to December 31st. It is advisable to consider this benefit for regular maintenance.

Are there cases where periodontal disease treatment is difficult with scaling alone?

Yes, there are cases of periodontal disease where treatment is difficult with scaling alone. More advanced treatment may be necessary depending on the extent of the disease's progression, and in such cases, a specialist's precise diagnosis is crucial.

What does Oksu-dong Dental Clinic prioritize in periodontal disease treatment?

At Oksu-dong Dental Clinic, we meticulously examine each patient's oral condition using 3DCT precision diagnostic equipment. We prioritize saving natural teeth and provide 1:1 customized treatment. All medical instruments are hygienically managed with a 9-step sterilization system.