How to maintain good oral health

OQ Action 1-2-3 Oral Care
Korean Dental Association and Oral-B is currently running a campaign called [OQ Action 1-2-3 Oral Care] to promote the importance of oral health.


Step 1 : Detecting Oral Disease
"I am currently suffering from cavities and gum disease. I found out that I have gum disease when I visited the dentistry for my cavity. Since I was afraid of dental treatment, I came back home without the proper treatment after the dental scaling only. I didn’t feel any pain for about a month after the visit, but I started to feel the pain again. The pain on my gum tends to get worse if I don’t brush my teeth on time. I am still uncomfortable with dental treatment. Should I must get my gum treated at the dental clinic?"
Jihae Ryu (20 / Office Worker)


Step 2 : Diagnosis
Ryu’s gum is very sensitive now, which is a typical symptom of periodontal disease. It is critical to thoroughly remove plaque, the cause of periodontal disease.
OQ Doctor Sunhee Choi


Step 3 : Solution

Food residue between teeth and bacteria inside the mouth start to form plaque 2~3 hours after meals. Periodontal disease causes the damage of the tissue around the teeth due to bacteria inside the plaque. Plaque can be eliminated easily by brushing your teeth thoroughly. If your gum often bleeds when brushing teeth, you will need to check how you brush your teeth. Especially demarcation of tooth and gum must be brushed carefully. Accompanying dental floss or interdental toothbrush is recommended.

Periodontal disease is hard to detect in its early stage since there aren’t any particular symptoms. Swelling and pain start to appear just like Ryu’s when it passes its early stage, which requires professional treatment at the dental clinic.

Periodontal disease often progresses to the point where the complete recovery of damaged teeth and gum is difficult if you visit the clinic after experiencing the pain. Even slight periodontal disease shouldn’t be taken lightly because the infection from gum disease pathogens can aggravate diabetes, cardiovascular disease, preterm birth and stroke. Lack of vitamin C can also cause the oral inflammation, thus, it is important to intake enough vegetables and fruit.


To prevent periodontal disease, get a regular dental check up!
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