Kumho-dong Dental Clinic: Prevent Periodontal Disease with Scaling for Bleeding, Sensitive Gums

Kumho-dong Dental Clinic: Prevent Periodontal Disease with Scaling for Bleeding, Sensitive Gums

While it’s crucial to maintain tooth health to prevent damage from cavities or trauma, the health of your gums, which support and hold your teeth, is equally important. If gum health is not properly managed and periodontal disease occurs, even if your teeth are healthy, the supporting strength of the teeth can weaken, leading to loose or lost teeth, as well as severe pain.

Severe periodontal disease is also known as ‘pyorrhea’ because even slight exposure to cold air can cause intense tooth sensitivity and pain as if cut by something sharp. The most common early symptom of periodontal disease is bleeding gums when brushing.

However, because the bleeding is minor and stops quickly, many people repeatedly notice gum bleeding but unknowingly overlook it without suspecting periodontal disease. They often only discover it’s periodontal disease after the symptoms worsen and they visit a Kumho-dong dental clinic. Therefore, it’s important to prioritize habits that prevent periodontal disease in advance.

Periodontal disease occurs due to plaque (bacterial film) that forms on our teeth after eating, which, combined with food debris, gradually hardens into tartar. As tartar accumulates, it progressively widens the gap between the teeth and gums, allowing oral bacteria to penetrate this gap and cause inflammation.

In other words, if you regularly remove this accumulated tartar with thorough brushing, interdental brushes, or dental floss, and periodically get scaling at a Kumho-dong dental clinic, you can sufficiently prevent periodontal disease.

While it’s helpful to get scaling at a Kumho-dong dental clinic at least once a year to prevent periodontal disease, the rate at which tartar accumulates varies for each individual depending on their eating patterns, brushing habits, and smoking status. Therefore, it’s recommended to confirm your appropriate scaling cycle at a Kumho-dong dental clinic in advance and follow that schedule.

If tartar accumulates quickly and you need frequent scaling but are postponing it due to the cost at a Kumho-dong dental clinic, it’s a good idea to check if you can receive the national health insurance benefit. This benefit allows for scaling once a year at a cost of 10,000 to 20,000 KRW.

Periodontal disease is classified into gingivitis and periodontitis based on its symptoms. Gingivitis, the early stage, has no particular pain but repeatedly shows gum bleeding when brushing or eating.

This state of gingivitis worsens over time and develops into periodontitis. Once it reaches the periodontitis stage, the gums and teeth begin to separate slightly. Subsequently, inflammation spreads to the alveolar bone, leading to severe gum swelling, pus discharge, persistent bad breath despite diligent brushing, and loose teeth.

At Barunyoung Dental Clinic in Kumho-dong, when a patient visits with periodontal disease, we first use precise diagnostic equipment like 3D-CT to thoroughly examine the patient's oral condition. Then, we help improve symptoms through a staged periodontal treatment tailored to each individual patient.

Furthermore, for those who feel burdened by periodontal disease pain, we use a digital painless anesthesia machine to reduce the discomfort, allowing for a relatively less burdensome periodontal disease treatment.

Barunyoung Dental Clinic in Kumho-dong provides periodontal disease treatment including scaling, root planing, curettage, and periodontal surgery, depending on the patient's current condition. All treatment processes, from consultation to treatment and aftercare, are handled by the chief director, a specialist in integrated dentistry, through 1:1 responsible care.

The fundamental principle of dental treatment is to preserve natural teeth for as long as possible. Therefore, at Barunyoung Dental Clinic in Kumho-dong, all dental treatments prioritize saving natural teeth.

In particular, even for patients who have been advised to undergo extraction and implant treatment due to severe periodontal disease at other Kumho-dong dental clinics, we re-examine their condition to explore and consider treatment options to preserve their natural teeth before diagnosis and treatment.

Barunyoung Dental Clinic in Kumho-dong always strives to avoid overtreatment and unnecessary procedures. For all treatment details, we take the time to explain thoroughly to each patient until they fully understand before proceeding.

Furthermore, when patients visit for scaling at our Kumho-dong dental clinic, a licensed dental hygienist, not an intern, meticulously examines the patient's oral health condition and provides customized scaling to protect their teeth and gum health.

Many people consider periodontal disease to be a simple oral condition confined to the gums. However, recent reports indicate that periodontal disease is also related to various systemic diseases. This is because bacteria in the oral cavity can penetrate weakened gums and travel through the bloodstream.

The first step to maintaining both oral health and overall health from systemic diseases is not to be complacent. Prevent them with regular oral examinations and periodic scaling, and if you notice any suspicious symptoms of periodontal disease, we recommend visiting a Kumho-dong dental clinic quickly for appropriate treatment.

In addition to periodontal disease treatment, Barunyoung Dental Clinic in Kumho-dong, a nationally designated health check-up medical institution, offers comprehensive one-stop dental care including cavity nerve treatment, wisdom tooth extraction, implant treatment, and temporomandibular joint treatment. It is located a 1-minute walk from Yaksu Station Exit 6 and provides evening appointments on Tuesdays and Thursdays for those who are busy during the day.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the early symptoms of periodontal disease?

The early symptom of periodontal disease is bleeding gums when brushing. It's easy to dismiss minor bleeding, but if it's recurrent, it's important to suspect periodontal disease and visit a dentist.

Why does periodontal disease occur?

Periodontal disease occurs due to plaque (bacterial film) that forms on teeth after eating, which combines with food debris and hardens into tartar. As tartar accumulates, it creates gaps between the gums and teeth, allowing bacteria to penetrate and cause inflammation.

How often should I get scaling?

It's generally helpful to get scaling at least once a year. However, the rate at which tartar accumulates varies depending on individual eating habits, brushing habits, and smoking status. Therefore, it's best to confirm your appropriate cycle with your dentist and follow it.

Can I receive health insurance benefits for scaling?

Yes, you can. With health insurance benefits, scaling can be done once a year for a cost of 10,000 to 20,000 KRW. If you're postponing scaling due to cost, we recommend checking this benefit.

What periodontal disease treatments does Barunyoung Dental Clinic in Kumho-dong offer?

Barunyoung Dental Clinic provides staged, customized treatments such as scaling, root planing, curettage, and periodontal surgery, depending on the patient's current condition. A specialist in integrated dentistry provides 1:1 responsible care, and digital painless anesthesia reduces discomfort.

Does periodontal disease affect overall health?

Yes, it can. Recent studies report that periodontal disease is linked to various systemic diseases. This is because bacteria in the oral cavity can penetrate weakened gums and enter the bloodstream.