Periodontal articles
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17 articles
Can Gum Disease Come Back After Treatment? A Complete Guide to Periodontal Maintenance and Review Intervals
Gum disease can recur after treatment and is not a permanent fix. This article explains the causes of recurrence, what periodontal maintenance involves, and the recommended review intervals to help you protect your dental health in the long term.
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Deep Cleaning vs Regular Scaling: What’s the Difference? Dentists Explain the Truth Behind Gum Treatment in Hong Kong
Gums still bleeding after a regular clean? See how deep cleaning (scaling and root planing) differs from standard scaling and who needs it in Hong Kong.
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Proper Tooth Brushing Technique: How Dentists Clean the Gumline to Prevent Bad Breath and Gum Disease
Persistent bad breath despite daily brushing? Master the 45° Bass technique, flossing and tongue cleaning to stop plaque at the gumline.
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9 Most Common Questions About Swollen Gums｜Wisdom Teeth, Anti-Inflammatory Medication, Herbal Remedies and Gum Disease Explained
Struggling with swollen gums? Discover the 9 most common causes, when to seek treatment, and how to prevent gum pain, infection, or tooth loss—straight from dental experts at Home Dental.
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Periodontal Surgery in Hong Kong: When Advanced Gum Disease Needs It, Procedures, Recovery and Fees
If deep gum pockets over 5mm and bleeding gums persist after root debridement, open-flap or regenerative periodontal surgery may be the next step.
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Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatment: What It Treats and What to Expect
Why a regular scale and polish cannot treat gum disease — and how painless deep root debridement beneath the gumline restores periodontal health.
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8 Warning Signs of Gum Disease: A Self-Check Guide
Bleeding gums, bad breath or loose teeth? These can be early signs of periodontal disease — check the 8 warning signs, what stage each one suggests and when to get checked.
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Why Do I Get Gum Disease? Periodontal Disease Causes, Risk Factors, Symptoms and Treatment Roadmap
Periodontal disease often progresses silently until teeth loosen. Know the causes, warning signs and treatments — from scaling to gum surgery.
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Worried About Bleeding Gums? 8 Common Patterns, a Two-Week Self-Test and When to See a Dentist
Bleeding gums while brushing can be an early sign of gum disease. Learn the warning signs, what causes them and how to keep your gums healthy.
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Inflamed Gums? A Dentist Explains the Causes, Symptoms, Medication and Treatment
Swollen, bleeding gums aren't just 'heatiness'. Discover the real causes of gum inflammation, the symptoms to watch for and how dentists treat it.
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Is Gum Pain a Possible Symptom of Periodontal Disease?
From plaque build-up to wisdom teeth and oral ulcers, discover the seven common causes of gum pain and simple ways to relieve swelling at home.
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How to repair Gum Recession with Gum Recovering Surgery in Hong Kong?
Gum graft surgery covers exposed tooth roots, eases sensitivity and improves the look of receding gums. Learn what causes recession and how repair works.
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Can Periodontal Disease Heal on Its Own? Dentist's View
Gingivitis can improve with good oral hygiene, but severe periodontitis cannot heal itself. How pocket depth reveals severity and when to see a specialist.
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Gingivitis and Your Whole Body: Diabetes, Heart Disease, Stroke and Dementia
Spot the early signs of gingivitis — bleeding, swollen gums and bad breath — and learn how to stop gum inflammation becoming periodontitis.
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Pregnancy Gingivitis: Swollen Gums During Pregnancy
Sore or swollen gums aren't always gum disease — from over-brushing and mouth ulcers to wisdom teeth and abscesses, here's what could be behind your gum pain.
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Hong Kong Dental Laser Treatment: Key Facts for Patients
Dental lasers are germicidal light beams that treat mouth ulcers, cold sores and oral lesions, with less bleeding and faster healing than traditional surgery.
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Could Crown Lengthening Help a Gummy Smile? What Hong Kong Patients Should Know
Crown lengthening removes excess gum and bone to expose more tooth surface — improving a gummy smile or letting crowns and fillings fit securely.
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