Gum disease (periodontal disease) often causes little pain in its early stages. However, if left untreated, it can lead to gradual bone loss, resulting in sensitivity, bad breath, loose teeth, and eventual tooth loss.
At Feel Good Dental, we donโt just treat existing inflammation. We provide customized treatment and maintenance guidance to ensure long-lasting gum health after treatment.
For those afraid of scaling...
Many worry, "Will scaling hurt?" or "My teeth are sensitiveโwill it be scary?"
Feel Good Dental actively uses topical anesthetic (local anesthetic aid)to minimize pain and discomfort. We adjust intensity and speedaccording to your teeth and gum condition to ensure a comfortable treatment experience.
Feel Good Dental's Standard: Not "Just Remove and Finish," but "Start with Preservation"
The goal of periodontal treatment isn'tjust to finish the procedure, but to help you keep your natural teeth for as long as possible.
Good Mood Dental first does its utmost to preserve teeth whenever possible. Only when prognosis is poor or maintaining function is deemed difficult do we carefully consider extraction.
When scaling alone is insufficient: Step-by-step periodontal treatment
Scaling is the basic treatmentto remove tartar from the tooth surface and around the gums.
However, if tartar and inflammation remain deep inside the gums (periodontal pocket), further treatment may be necessary depending on the condition.
Progression of Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease occurs when food debris attached to teeth hardens into tartar, causing long-term inflammation of the gums.
01 ใ ก Root Planing
This treatment removes tartar and bacterial plaque attached below the gums,
smooths the tooth root surface,
and createsan environment where gum inflammation can subside and the gums can reattach firmly.
02 ใ ก Periodontal Pocket Surgery
This procedure cleans out the inflamed tissue and bacteria inside the periodontal pocket,
providing more aggressive management of inflammation within the gums.
(Depending on the condition, it may be performed alongside root planing.)
03 ใ ก Periodontal Surgery
When periodontal pockets are deep or bone loss has progressed,
periodontal surgery may be necessary to secure a clear view, remove infected tissue, and perform precise calculus removal for more definitive inflammation control.
Maintenance (Management Therapy) Education: As Important as Treatment
Periodontal disease is prone to recurrenceif post-treatment care is inadequate.
Therefore, Gimmungheun Dental provides detailed, personalized instruction on flossing, interdental brushes, and water flosser (oral irrigator) use tailored to each patient's oral condition, empowering them to maintain their own care after treatment.
Interdental Brushes | Size Selection and Insertion Angle Dental Floss | Tips to Reduce Bleeding Water Flosser | How to Use Properly as a" Supplement," Not a "Replacement" Regular Maintenance | Personalized Schedule GuidanceIf you experience these symptoms, you may need a gum examination
Bleeding occurs whenbrushing ย Persistent badbreath Swollen or recedinggums Teeth feel sensitive or loose Inflammation frequently recurseven after scaling Many dental prostheses or implantsin the mouth Family historyof gum disease You have systemic conditions (like diabetes) or habits (like smoking)that make you vulnerable to gum disease