Oksu Station Dental Clinic: Don't Miss the Treatment Window for Swollen, Bleeding Gums

Oksu Station Dental Clinic: Don't Miss the Treatment Window for Swollen, Bleeding Gums

What is the most common treatment among patients visiting a dental clinic? Most of you reading this might think it's ‘cavities’. However, did you know that the oral disease accounting for the largest proportion of dental patients is not cavities, but ‘periodontal disease’?

To maintain oral health, it's not only important to keep your teeth healthy but also to pay attention to gum health, as gums anchor the teeth and absorb the impact when chewing food.

Periodontal disease, commonly known as gum disease, often presents with temporary symptoms like swollen and bleeding gums in its early stages. These symptoms may appear and disappear repeatedly without significant pain, leading many to miss the appropriate treatment window. Consequently, many cases involve patients visiting Oksu Station Dental Clinic believing they have cavities due to loose teeth or worsened symptoms, only to discover they have periodontal disease. Therefore, special attention is required.

Periodontal disease is classified into gingivitis and periodontitis based on its progression.

You may have experienced bleeding gums while brushing or gums that appear red and swollen. If gum bleeding stops shortly after brushing and gum swelling subsides after a few days, you should consider whether it might be the gingivitis stage, which requires gum treatment.

While temporary gum injury can cause swelling or bleeding, if these symptoms occur repeatedly and periodically, it is advisable to visit Oksu Station Dental Clinic to be diagnosed for periodontal disease.

If gingivitis persists for a long time, the condition worsens and progresses to periodontitis. At this stage, the gums are severely inflamed, causing pain such as sensitivity or tingling, and the gums gradually recede, making the teeth appear longer.

Subsequently, symptoms such as pus from the gums due to inflammation or loose teeth may occur, along with severe bad breath despite diligent brushing. If this condition is left untreated, natural teeth may eventually fall out, so it is crucial to visit Oksu Station Dental Clinic as soon as possible.

The reason for periodontal disease, which requires gum treatment, is plaque and calculus. Plaque is a bacterial film that forms when we eat food and bacteria combine, while calculus refers to this bacterial film hardening over time like a stone and accumulating between teeth and between teeth and gums.

Plaque can be largely resolved by brushing after eating, but calculus, which has hardened like stone over time, is difficult to remove completely with brushing alone. Therefore, it is important to habitually use dental floss and regularly undergo scaling at Oksu Station Dental Clinic to remove calculus even in tiny crevices that cannot be reached by brushing. This is how to prevent periodontal disease.

Gingivitis, the early stage of periodontal disease, can be improved with scaling at Oksu Station Dental Clinic. It is recommended to receive scaling at least once a year, but it is best to determine and follow a scaling cycle that suits you, considering your lifestyle (food intake, smoking status, etc.) and the frequency of periodontal disease occurrence.

If the cost of scaling treatment is a burden, health insurance subscribers aged 19 and over can receive treatment at an affordable price of 10,000 to 20,000 won once a year, so please utilize this benefit.

Periodontal disease that has progressed to periodontitis is treated with various gum treatments, such as periodontal curettage or flap surgery, depending on the patient's condition. If the periodontium has already necrosed or a tooth has fallen out, root canal treatment and implant treatment will be performed.

Oksu Station Dental Clinic carefully assesses each patient's current condition and provides gum treatment that prioritizes saving natural teeth through step-by-step periodontal treatment tailored to their needs. During diagnosis, low-dose 3D-CT precision diagnostic equipment is used to thoroughly check even areas not visible to the naked eye.

Furthermore, for patients who fear pain during treatment, we use digital pain-free anesthesia to reduce the burden of pain. We also provide thorough aftercare to ensure stable dental treatment, and all medical instruments used in the clinic are managed through a 9-step sterilization system, adhering to the principle of using one instrument per patient.

At Oksu Station Dental Clinic, all gum treatments, including diagnosis, consultation, treatment planning, and aftercare, are conducted by the director through 1:1 customized patient care. Scaling is performed by a licensed dental hygienist, not an apprentice, with appropriate intensity tailored to the patient's oral condition.

Oksu Station Dental Clinic strives to avoid unnecessary overtreatment by providing thorough explanations for all dental procedures until the patient fully understands, even if it takes a long time. For those who postpone dental treatment due to lack of time, we offer evening hours every Tuesday and Thursday.

Oksu Station Dental Clinic Barunyoung Dental Clinic is located a 1-minute walk from Yaksu Station Exit 6, and you can easily make appointments by phone, KakaoTalk, or Naver Reservation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common oral disease at the dentist?

The oral disease that accounts for the largest proportion of dental patients is not ‘cavities’ but ‘periodontal disease’. Periodontal disease is closely related to gum health, which anchors the teeth and absorbs the impact when chewing food.

Do swollen and bleeding gums always mean periodontal disease?

No, gums can temporarily swell or bleed due to injury. However, if these symptoms occur repeatedly and periodically, it is advisable to visit Oksu Station Dental Clinic to be diagnosed for periodontal disease.

How does periodontal disease progress?

Periodontal disease is classified into gingivitis and periodontitis based on its progression. Gingivitis is the early stage where only the gums are inflamed, while periodontitis is an advanced stage where inflammation is severe, causing gum recession and potentially loose teeth.

What are the main causes of periodontal disease?

The main causes of periodontal disease are plaque and calculus. Plaque is a bacterial film that forms when bacteria combine after food intake, and calculus refers to this bacterial film hardening over time like a stone and accumulating.

What treatment is received during the gingivitis stage?

Gingivitis, the early stage of periodontal disease, can be improved with scaling at Oksu Station Dental Clinic. It is recommended to receive scaling at least once a year, but it is best to determine and follow an appropriate cycle considering individual lifestyle habits.

Is scaling covered by health insurance?

Yes, health insurance subscribers aged 19 and over can receive scaling treatment at an affordable price of 10,000 to 20,000 won once a year. It is advisable to utilize this benefit for regular oral care.