Early Signs of Periodontal Disease and Treatment Methods at a Yeoksam-dong Dental Clinic

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Have you noticed bleeding when brushing lately, or that your teeth feel sensitive often?

It is easy to brush it off as nothing serious, but these symptoms may be early signs of periodontal disease.

Many people are relatively less concerned about periodontal disease than cavities, but in fact, if treatment is delayed, it can become a serious condition that may cause teeth to loosen or even fall out.

Today, we will explain in detail everything from the early symptoms of periodontal disease to treatment methods and prevention, as shared by a Yeoksam-dong dental clinic.

What is periodontal disease?

Periodontal disease is a condition in which inflammation occurs in the

'gum and alveolar bone (the bone surrounding the tooth roots)' that support the teeth.

Usually, there are almost no symptoms in the early stages, so many people may not notice it.

However, as the inflammation deepens, the gums weaken, and eventually the teeth may loosen or fall out, so caution is absolutely necessary.

Main symptoms of periodontal disease

Self-check checklist

If two or more of the items below apply to you, we recommend visiting a nearby Yeoksam-dong dental clinic for a diagnosis.

▪Your gums turn red and swell. ▪Your gums bleed when brushing. ▪You feel pain when chewing food. ▪Your teeth are sensitive when eating cold or hot foods. ▪Pus comes out of the gums, or the teeth feel loose.

These symptoms worsen over time, so it is very important to identify and treat them early.

Why does periodontal disease occur?

The biggest cause of periodontal disease is plaque and tartar.

Food debris remains on the teeth, bacteria multiply, and plaque forms. Over time, it hardens into tartar and causes inflammation.

In addition, the following factors can worsen periodontal disease.

▪Smoking ▪Irregular habits ▪Stress ▪Systemic diseases such as diabetes ▪Poor oral hygiene management

As such, because lifestyle habits and overall health are closely related to periodontal disease, consistent care is necessary.

How to prevent periodontal disease

1. Regular scaling

Be sure to get scaling at a Yeoksam-dong dental clinic once every 6 months.

Tartar is difficult to remove on your own.

2. Proper brushing habits

Brushing 3 times a day, within 3 minutes after meals, for at least 3 minutes can help prevent periodontal disease.

3. Use dental floss and an oral irrigator

Please keep areas that a toothbrush cannot reach clean as well.

4. Eat a balanced diet

Eating foods rich in vitamins and minerals can help gum health.

Periodontal disease treatment methods at a Yeoksam-dong dental clinic

If periodontal disease is in its early stage, improvement is possible with relatively simple treatment. But if it has progressed, inflammation has spread deep inside the gums, so more precise treatment is needed.

At the Yeoksam-dong dental clinic, treatment is carried out using the following methods.

▪Scaling and gum disinfection Removal of tartar and bacteria that cause inflammation

▪Gum incision surgery If the inflammation is deep, the gums are incised to remove internal tartar and pus

▪Alveolar bone grafting A treatment that helps restore bone damaged by inflammation so it can support the teeth

When it comes to periodontal disease treatment, early diagnosis and regular management are especially important. Through a consultation at a Yeoksam-dong dental clinic, learning your exact condition and receiving customized treatment is the most effective approach.

Please protect your teeth and gums so they stay healthy for a long time. Once the gums and alveolar bone are damaged, it is difficult for them to recover naturally, so prevention and early response are more important than anything else.

"It’s probably just a little bleeding.." If you dismiss it that way, you may end up losing teeth and regretting it years later.

Teeth are a valuable asset that you use for your entire life. If even one of the symptoms above applies to you, we recommend visiting a nearby Yeoksam-dong dental clinic right away for an accurate diagnosis.

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