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Gum Treatment

We assess the cause of symptoms and select treatment suited to each patient. Gum disease requires ongoing care.

What is it What Is Gum Disease?

Periodontal disease is a common reason for dental visits. Plaque and calculus are major causes of swollen, bleeding gums.

Plaque is a sticky bacterial film on the tooth surface, while calculus is a hardened deposit containing bacteria and minerals.

Plaque - A sticky bacterial film forms on tooth surfaces.
calculus - A hardened deposit containing bacteria and minerals.
Periodontal treatment model

Progress How Gum Disease Progresses

Gum disease can begin with mild inflammation and progress into deeper tissues and supporting bone.

It may develop with few symptoms and be advanced by the time pain appears. Early diagnosis and routine care are important.

Process Gum Treatment Steps

STEP 01

Root Planing

Deposits and affected tissue below the gum line are removed.

STEP 02

Periodontal Surgery

More advanced disease may require surgical access to deeper areas.

STEP 03

Maintenance Care

Regular maintenance helps reduce recurrence.

Prevention Prevention and Gum Health

Effective Brushing and Interdental Care - Use a toothbrush, floss and suitable interdental brushes to clean teeth and gum margins.
Removing Calculus - Regular scaling removes hardened deposits.

When to visit When Treatment May Be Needed

01 Bleeding gums
02 Swollen gums
03 Pus from the gums
04 Sensitive or loose teeth
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Source Content: Author & Medical Reviewer

Baek Chang Hyun Director, Seoul Point Dental Clinic

The Korean source of this treatment guide was written and reviewed by Director Baek Chang Hyun, a prosthodontic specialist certified by Korea's Ministry of Health and Welfare. Seoul Point Dental Clinic prioritises accurate diagnosis and honest consultation.

  • Prosthodontic specialist certified by Korea's Ministry of Health and Welfare
  • Seoul National University School of Dentistry; master's and doctoral degrees in dentistry
  • Certified practitioner and lifetime member, Korean Academy of Prosthodontics
  • Certified practitioner, Korean Academy of Stomatognathic Function and Occlusion
Korean source last reviewed 2026.07.21. Source author and medical reviewer: Director Baek Chang Hyun
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