MEGAPLANT DENTAL CLINIC
잇몸치료
PERIODONTAL
Gum Treatment
Plaque and tartar are the main causes of periodontal disease. Not missing the right time for treatment is key to protecting gum health.
A Look at Gum Treatment
Plaque
A state in which bacteria adhere to the salivary protein film; it is the precursor to tartar and a major cause of periodontal disease.
Tartar
A hard, calcified mass formed when minerals deposit onto the bacterial film; it cannot be removed by brushing.
Key Points
Tartar Removal (Scaling)
Removes plaque and tartar to treat and prevent gum inflammation. Care every 6 months to 1 year is recommended.
Root Planing · Periodontal Curettage
A treatment that scrapes away tartar and inflamed tissue that have progressed deep inside the gums.
Periodontal Surgery
When there is tooth mobility or pus, treatment is performed deep inside the gums after anesthesia, accompanied by an incision if necessary.
Treatment Is Needed in These Cases
- When teeth feel sensitive to cold or hot water
- When gums recede and teeth appear longer
- When gums hurt and teeth feel loose
- When there is severe bad breath and poor taste
- When you can feel tartar building up
FAQ
자주 묻는 질문
- 치주염은 치아를 지지하는 잇몸뼈를 녹여 치아 상실의 주요 원인이 됩니다. 초기에 잡을수록 간단하게 끝납니다.
- 초기에는 스케일링으로 관리되지만, 진행된 경우 잇몸 깊은 곳의 치석 제거나 잇몸수술이 필요할 수 있습니다.
- 올바른 칫솔질과 6개월~1년 주기의 정기 스케일링으로 관리하면 진행을 충분히 막을 수 있습니다.
