“Do your gums bleed when you brush, or feel swollen?”
You’ve probably heard at least once that these could be signs of periodontal disease.
This is around right between Ashiya and Nishinomiya along National Route 2. A little dental trivia, maybe?
The world’s first periodontal disease treatment device sounds pretty impressive.
The sign was outside “しんたに歯科医院,” located along National Route 2, next to “Cycle Base Asahi,” which opened in May.
Here it is on the map↓
The address is 15-2 Kusunokicho, Ashiya City, Grande Astaire 1F.
It’s right on the city border. The address is technically Ashiya, but it’s basically Nishinomiya.
This time, we asked dentist Director Shintani about periodontal disease.
Surprisingly, about 70% of Japanese people are said to have some form of periodontal disease. We asked about what was surprising, what people may not know, and how to prevent it.
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The Latest Periodontal Treatment: “Blue Radical P-01”
“しんたに歯科医院” has become the first in Nishinomiya to introduce “Blue Radical P-01,” the world’s first device approved in Japan as a medical device for periodontal disease. This treatment is characterized by requiring no surgery and causing little pain. (Only about 80 clinics nationwide have introduced it.)
It’s a cutting-edge treatment developed by Professor Taro Kanno of Tohoku University that uses a special agent and laser to sterilize periodontal bacteria without surgical procedures. Recently, it was also featured on programs such as Mezamashi TV.
We Took a Look Inside しんたに歯科医院’s Treatment Rooms
しんたに歯科医院 is particular not only about technology, but also about hygiene management.
All treatment instruments are cleaned at high temperatures above 100 degrees, and sterilization is thoroughly carried out as well. Apparently, even the number of drills here is considered incredibly high in the dental world.
This is the sterilization equipment. Amazingly, it was introduced about 18 years ago, and it was apparently the first of its kind in the Hanshin area. Dr. Shintani really seems committed to bringing in the latest equipment.
By the way, there’s a reason he has such an unusually strong commitment to cleanliness.
Dr. Shintani said that when he was in elementary school, he was so particular about cleanliness that he couldn’t share a drink with other people. He said that this led to his commitment to hygiene today. I totally get it too, since I couldn’t eat food touched by chopsticks my parents had used.
These are the X-ray and CT machines. Since this has a very fast imaging speed, the advantage is that you don’t need to keep your face fixed and stay perfectly still for a long time. It’s nice when it’s over quickly.
During treatment, you can check your own X-rays and treatment progress on a large monitor. Being able to see what’s wrong with your teeth and how they’re being treated is a nice point.
What surprised me a little was that the waiting room doesn’t have that distinctive dental clinic smell. There’s no smell at all. That smell can be scary, right? Just not having it makes things feel more relaxing.
Of course, there’s also a kids’ space where small children can feel at ease.
A spacious restroom large enough for wheelchair users. There’s also a diaper changing table.
We Asked How to Prevent Periodontal Disease in Daily Life
To prevent periodontal disease, daily self-care is considered extremely important. In short, brushing your teeth.
As a key point for proper brushing, it’s important to gently brush the gums with light pressure.
Use less than 100g of force!
In other words, brush gently. Also, by carefully brushing each block 20 times, you can apparently prevent periodontal disease more effectively.
“Even if you tell me that, I don’t really know how. But I definitely don’t want periodontal disease.” That sounds like the kind of health-conscious thing you’d hear from Nishinomiya locals. And of course, everyone in Ashiya too.
At しんたに歯科医院, they teach you self-care and have professionals carefully check the areas that can’t be fully protected by brushing alone. They recommend regular checkups once every three months, helping protect your dental health through early detection and treatment.
