Dasan-dong Dental Clinic: Swollen, Bleeding Gums? Suspect Periodontal Disease

Dasan-dong Dental Clinic: Swollen, Bleeding Gums? Suspect Periodontal Disease

If you've never had a scaling, or if you accumulate a lot of tartar, or if you're over 40-50, you need to be careful as the likelihood of developing periodontal disease is high. In particular, if your gums frequently bleed even when you don't brush hard, and they swell easily when you're tired, it's advisable to suspect periodontal disease.

Periodontal disease, commonly known as 'pyorrhea', is an oral disease where inflammation occurs in the gum tissues that support the teeth due to plaque and tartar. Many people believe that cavities are the most common reason for visiting Dasan-dong Dental Clinic, but in fact, periodontal disease accounts for a larger proportion of patients. Although it's quite common, its early symptoms don't involve pain like cavities, so it's often neglected without being taken seriously.

Periodontal disease, which primarily presents with bleeding or frequent swelling of the gums, is classified into gingivitis and periodontitis depending on the extent of the disease's progression. Gingivitis is a relatively mild condition where inflammation occurs only in the gums. Typical symptoms include gum bleeding, which we often experience during brushing, and reddish gum swelling.

If gingivitis is left untreated and progresses to periodontitis, you may feel your gums shaking, and experience a chilling or tingling pain when consuming foods with temperature differences. In severe cases, pus may form in the gums, or the gums may recede, making the teeth appear longer. Symptoms like persistent bad breath even after brushing can occur, eventually leading to tooth loss.

Periodontal disease at the gingivitis stage can be alleviated by regularly visiting Dasan-dong Dental Clinic for consistent scaling. Even in cases of slightly more severe gingivitis, improvement can be achieved through non-surgical measures.

However, periodontal disease that has progressed to the periodontitis stage already involves inflammation not only in the gums but also in the nerves within the gums, making improvement difficult with just scaling at Dasan-dong Dental Clinic. More advanced root canal treatment and gum treatment are needed to expect symptom improvement.

If periodontal disease is left untreated, the alveolar bone begins to resorb, and the periodontal tissues can no longer support the teeth. This may necessitate tooth extraction followed by implant treatment, which can lead to significant burdens in terms of treatment duration and cost.

Therefore, if your gums frequently swell and bleed every time you brush, you should suspect periodontal disease. Even if the gum bleeding stops quickly, do not overlook it. We recommend visiting Dasan-dong Dental Clinic to check your overall oral health status.

At Dasan-dong Dental Clinic, we strive to help improve symptoms through various treatments tailored to the stage of periodontal disease, including scaling, curettage, subgingival debridement, and periodontal surgery. All treatments prioritize the preservation and saving of natural teeth.

All dental treatments at Dasan-dong Dental Clinic are provided by a director who is a certified specialist in integrated dentistry, offering 1:1 personalized care. Even for scaling treatments at Dasan-dong Dental Clinic, a licensed dental hygienist, not an apprentice, thoroughly considers and confirms the patient's oral condition, morphology, and pain level before proceeding.

Upon your visit to Dasan-dong Dental Clinic, we first use university hospital-level precision diagnostic equipment like 3D-CT to meticulously examine your oral condition, determine the extent of periodontal disease, and provide customized, staged periodontal treatment. For those with significant fear of pain during treatment, we apply a digital pain-free anesthesia system.

All medical instruments used in the clinic are thoroughly managed through a 9-step sterilization system. To prevent cross-contamination between patients, Dasan-dong Dental Clinic adheres to the principle of using one instrument per patient. For all treatments, we do our best to ensure stable dental care by providing sufficient explanations until the patient understands, even if it takes a long time.

Even if you have been advised to undergo extraction and implant treatment for severe periodontal disease at another Dasan-dong dental clinic, we do not proceed with the treatment immediately. Instead, we re-examine the patient's oral condition to see if there is a way to save the natural teeth before making a diagnosis.

If the periodontal disease is so severe that natural teeth cannot be saved and implant treatment is necessary, we assist with artificial tooth treatment through 3D navigation implant treatment, which reduces implant material placement error margins and pain. Dasan-dong Dental Clinic also issues a 5-year implant warranty to ensure the best possible post-treatment care.

Preventing periodontal disease involves diligently brushing your teeth and using dental floss to prevent plaque and tartar buildup, along with regularly receiving scaling treatment at Dasan-dong Dental Clinic to remove invisible tartar that cannot be removed by brushing and flossing. Therefore, please check the appropriate scaling cycle for your tartar accumulation rate at Dasan-dong Dental Clinic to maintain your oral health.

Dasan-dong Dental Clinic is located on the 2nd floor, a 1-minute walk from Exit 6 of Yaksu Station, where Subway Lines 3 and 6 meet. Please note that we offer evening appointments twice a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) for those who postpone dental treatment due to lack of time.

For further inquiries, please contact us via KakaoTalk or phone. You can also quickly book an appointment using Naver's reservation feature.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are bleeding and swollen gums symptoms of periodontal disease?

Yes, bleeding or frequently swollen gums can be typical early symptoms of periodontal disease. If your gums bleed even when you don't brush hard, or swell when you're tired, it's advisable to suspect periodontal disease and visit a dentist for an examination.

Is periodontal disease more common than cavities?

Yes, many people consider cavities to be the most common oral disease, but in fact, periodontal disease is more prevalent, affecting a larger proportion of patients. In its early stages, it often goes unnoticed and untreated due to the lack of pain.

What is the difference between gingivitis and periodontitis?

Gingivitis is a relatively mild condition where inflammation occurs only in the gums, presenting with gum bleeding or reddish swelling. Periodontitis, on the other hand, is a more advanced stage where gingivitis has been left untreated, and inflammation has spread beyond the gums to the nerves within. This can lead to loose gums, sensitivity, pus formation, and even tooth loss.

What treatments are available for early-stage periodontal disease?

Periodontal disease at the gingivitis stage can be alleviated with regular scaling. Even slightly more severe gingivitis can be improved through non-surgical interventions. Scaling is crucial for removing plaque and tartar to prevent the progression of inflammation.

What treatment is needed if periodontal disease progresses to periodontitis?

At the periodontitis stage, scaling alone is often insufficient for improvement. Since inflammation has already spread beyond the gums to the nerves within, more complex root canal treatment and gum treatment are required to improve symptoms. If left untreated, it can lead to bone loss, necessitating tooth extraction and implant treatment.