Songjeong-dong Dental Clinic, “Bleeding Gums & Bad Breath… Warning Signs from Tartar”

Hello, I’m Director Shim Seong-hwan of S Leader Dental Hospital, Songjeong-dong Dental Clinic.

Many people think of scaling simply as a procedure that makes teeth whiter. However, scaling is completely different from teeth whitening, and it is one of the most basic and essential treatments for protecting oral health.

Scaling is a treatment that removes ‘tartar’ attached to the teeth. Tartar is not just food debris; it is a substance that has hardened after oral bacteria firmly adhere to it and become calcified.

Once tartar forms, it cannot be removed by brushing or gargling, and it must be removed at a dental clinic with special instruments. If this tartar is left untreated for a long time, it causes gum inflammation and gradually develops into periodontal disease (pyorrhea), which destroys the bone.

Periodontal disease progresses mostly without pain.

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The problem is that periodontal disease progresses mostly without pain. Even if there is a little bleeding or bad breath becomes severe, there is often no significant pain, so many people overlook it. Then, at some point, the teeth become loose and, in some cases, this eventually leads to extraction. Especially after the mid-30s, regular scaling and periodontal care are essential to preserve natural teeth.

Scaling is recommended once a year

The Korean Academy of Periodontology recommends scaling at least once a year for adults. Under national health insurance, coverage is available once a year for adults aged 19 and older, so the financial burden is not very large.

However, depending on each patient’s oral condition, care may be needed every 3 to 6 months. In particular, if the gums are swollen, bleed frequently, bad breath is severe, or tartar builds up easily, periodontal treatment may need to be performed alongside simple scaling.

Why S Leader Dental Hospital is special

At S Leader Dental Hospital, we accurately diagnose the degree of progression of periodontal disease through periodontal pocket measurements, periodontal X-rays, bleeding index tests, and more, then suggest the most appropriate care interval for each patient. We do not stop at simply scraping off tartar; we set the direction of treatment toward restoring periodontal health.

Healthy gums are the foundation of healthy teeth. Just as a tree does not fall when its roots are strong, teeth can be used for a long time when the gums are healthy. Scaling is not just a matter of cleanliness; it is the most practical prevention for protecting your teeth throughout your life. If you have been putting off scaling, at S Leader Dental Hospital

we hope you can start taking care of your gum health again.

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