MEGAPLANT DENTAL CLINIC
Gum (Periodontal) Treatment
PERIODONTAL
What is 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.
- Non-surgical care firstWe start with scaling and root planing.
- Surgical care when deepWe move to periodontal surgery only when inflammation is deep.
Gum treatment proceeds step by step.
Rinsing a water bottle won't remove the film inside. You need a brush that reaches all the way in.
Gums are the same. Brushing cleans only down to the gumline, while tartar and bacteria below the gums stay put. Gum treatment follows scaling and, where needed, removes tartar and inflammation down to the root surfaces under the gums. If your gums bleed or swell, it is worth having them checked.
CAUSE
Plaque and Tartar
Plaque
- What it isA state in which bacteria adhere to the salivary protein film.
- Why it mattersIt is the precursor to tartar and a major cause of periodontal disease.
Tartar
- What it isA hard, calcified mass formed when minerals deposit onto the bacterial film.
- Key pointIt cannot be removed by brushing.
TREATMENT
Treatment Options
01
Tartar Removal (Scaling)
Removes plaque and tartar to treat and prevent gum inflammation. Care every 6 months to 1 year is recommended.
02
Root Planing · Periodontal Curettage
Scrapes away tartar and inflamed tissue that have progressed deep inside the gums.
03
Periodontal Surgery
When there is tooth mobility or pus, treatment is performed deep inside the gums after anesthesia, with an incision if necessary.
CHECK
Treatment Is Needed in These Cases
Do any of these sound familiar?
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.