Sillim-dong Dentist — If You Want to Keep Your Natural Teeth for Life

Hello, this is 연세유라인치과의원 신림동점, located in Sillim-dong, Gwanak-gu, near Sillim Station.

Did you know that while hair and fingernails grow, teeth do not naturally regenerate once they are lost? That is why it is essential to make an effort to maintain your natural teeth for as long as possible.

In addition to basic brushing habits, it is also very important to use oral hygiene aids such as dental floss and interdental brushes.

If you also visit the dentist regularly for oral examinations and receive any necessary treatment, you can ultimately delay the time when your teeth need to be extracted as much as possible.

Some patients say, “I can just get implants eventually, so do I really need to keep taking the trouble to care for my teeth?”

However, implants can only be placed when the gums are healthy, and healthy gums are also necessary for long-term use.

If you are careless about brushing or neglect your oral care, it does not just damage your teeth; your gums are affected as well. If implants are placed under strain into gums in that condition, they may have difficulty becoming firmly established, and even if placement is successful, they may be difficult to use for a long time.

In addition, if you continue the lifestyle habits that caused you to lose a tooth, the implant may quickly become loose or fall out.

You should never think of implants as insurance and neglect your dental care. You need to take care of your teeth diligently every day so that even if you do lose a tooth, an implant can be placed securely.

These days, implant materials and equipment have advanced considerably, and treatment costs have become increasingly accessible, but even so, an implant is ultimately an artificial tooth. It cannot perfectly replace your natural tooth.

That is why habits that protect your natural teeth are even more important. So what can we do?

The easiest thing you can do at home is “proper brushing.” You should brush for at least three minutes, carefully cleaning every tooth surface without missing any areas.

You should also use dental floss to maintain hygiene between your teeth and between your teeth and gums. However, no matter how thoroughly you brush, there are bound to be areas you miss when caring for your teeth on your own.

That is why visiting the dentist regularly for scaling is the minimum effort we can make.

If your gums bleed while brushing or you experience sensitivity when drinking cold water, do not simply ignore it thinking, “It will probably go away.”

It is much wiser to make time to have the current condition of your teeth and gums examined and, if necessary, receive treatment at an early stage.

If you have prosthetic restorations such as implants, bridges, or laminates, regularly checking when they need to be replaced can also help preserve your teeth for a long time.

Sometimes you may feel too tired or bothered and think, “I will just skip brushing and go to bed tonight.” But when these days add up, they can eventually lead to tooth loss.

Whether or not you have eaten, make sure to develop the habit of brushing three times a day. This small habit can be the greatest support for protecting your teeth.