Gangnam Station Dental Clinic Gum Surgery: A Wise Choice to Protect Gum Health

Gangnam Station Dental Clinic gum surgery, a wise choice to protect gum health!!!

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This is Ox Dental Clinic.

Among the people who visit the dental clinic,

there are many who complain that

“my gums swell and bleed often,”

or “it hurts a lot when I brush my teeth.”

These symptoms may be more than a simple inflammation;

the problem may already have progressed deep

into the gums.

Today, Gangnam Station Dental Clinic will explain

the treatment needed when gum disease has become severe: ‘gum surgery.’

What is gum surgery?

Gum surgery is performed when the inflammation is too deep

to be resolved with simple scaling or gum treatment,

or when damage to the gum bone has progressed.

Its goal is to remove inflamed gum tissue and tartar

that bacteria have attached to, and to restore the damaged

gums and alveolar bone (gum bone).

Put simply, it can be seen as a process that directly treats

the deeper parts of the gums.

Although it is a surgical procedure, it is performed under

local anesthesia rather than general anesthesia, and the pain

and recovery burden are not as great as you might think.

When gum surgery is needed

Gum surgery is not a treatment needed for all patients.

However, if you have the following symptoms,

gum surgery may be recommended after evaluation by a specialist.

Bleeding and swelling that continue even after scaling or gum treatment

When the gums recede and the roots of the teeth are exposed

When the teeth feel loose or pain is felt while chewing

When tartar has built up deeply inside the gums

When gum bone has been absorbed due to inflammation

If such conditions are left untreated, the inflammation can spread

deeper, damaging the alveolar bone and ultimately leading to tooth loss.

Types of gum surgery

Not all gum surgeries are performed the same way.

Depending on the patient’s condition, the most suitable treatment

is selected from several methods.

Flap surgery

This is a procedure in which the gums are gently lifted, the inflamed tissue

and tartar accumulated inside are removed, and the area is thoroughly cleaned.

The gums are then sutured again to help prevent the inflammation

from recurring.

Gum bone regeneration

This treatment restores gum bone damaged by inflammation using artificial bone

or regenerative materials.

When the gum bone recovers, the stability of the teeth is also strengthened.

Gingival grafting

When the gums have receded significantly and the tooth roots are exposed,

gums from another area are grafted to reinforce the gums.

Both aesthetic improvement and tooth protection can be expected.

Laser gum surgery

Recently, gum surgery using lasers to minimize incision and bleeding has also been performed.

It has the advantage of faster recovery and less pain.

Precautions after gum surgery

After gum surgery, management is very important for normal recovery.

If you follow the points below, recovery after surgery will be much faster.

Do not touch the surgical area or rinse forcefully

If the surgical area is irritated, the risk of bleeding or infection may increase.

Eat soft foods

Hard or chewy foods can irritate the surgical area, so soft foods such as porridge or rice gruel are recommended.

Maintain proper brushing and oral hygiene

Brush gently except around the surgical area, and using the prescribed mouthwash can help prevent bacterial infection.

No smoking, no alcohol

Smoking and drinking interfere with gum healing and may worsen inflammation, so they must be avoided.

Regular dental visits

After surgery, the progress should be checked, and if necessary, scaling or additional treatment should be performed to prevent the inflammation from recurring.

Benefits you can get from gum surgery

Improved bad breath by removing inflammation

Reduced gum bleeding and swelling

Less sensitivity by preventing root exposure

Stronger tooth stability through gum bone recovery

Overall restoration of oral health

Above all, gum surgery is meaningful because it is a treatment that can revive the gums and help preserve the teeth for a long time.

Even if teeth look strong, if the gums are weak,

the foundation can collapse.

To conclude...

Gum surgery is not simply a procedure that “cuts away or covers” the gums.

It is a key oral health treatment that restores the gums and bone and strengthens the foundation that supports the teeth.

In the early stages, the discomfort may not be severe, so it is easy to think,

“It will probably get better with time,” and let it pass.

However, gum disease never heals on its own.

The earlier it is treated, the smaller the surgical area and the faster the recovery.

If your gums bleed when brushing, or if your gums have receded and your teeth look longer,

visit Gangnam Station Dental Clinic now and get a dental examination.