{"id":1387,"date":"2024-02-19T14:35:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-19T05:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/gum-treatment-bleeding-swollen-gums-case\/"},"modified":"2026-10-11T23:52:19","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T14:52:19","slug":"gum-treatment-bleeding-swollen-gums-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/en\/gum-treatment-bleeding-swollen-gums-case\/","title":{"rendered":"Gum Treatment in Seomyeon, Busan: A Case of Bleeding and Swollen Gums"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"773\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-gum-treatment-periodontal-cover.jpg\" alt=\"Is gum treatment really necessary? A case of treating bleeding and swollen gums\" class=\"wp-image-1377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-gum-treatment-periodontal-cover.jpg 773w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-gum-treatment-periodontal-cover-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-gum-treatment-periodontal-cover-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-gum-treatment-periodontal-cover-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Hello.<br>This is Smile Digital Dental Clinic \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"sec-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"color:#0b9b3f;font-size:1.15rem\">Is it okay to leave it alone when your gums bleed or swell while brushing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Gum bleeding can sometimes appear temporarily during brushing,<br>but it is also one of the typical symptoms that appear when plaque and tartar build up and the gums become inflamed.<br>In particular, when tartar has formed below the gum line and the inflammation of the periodontal tissue has progressed,<br>scaling alone may not be enough and gum treatment may be needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Today, I will introduce the actual treatment process of a patient who visited with gum bleeding and pain<br>and underwent periodontal treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#sec-1\">Is it okay to leave it alone when your gums bleed or swell while brushing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#sec-2\">She visited us because her gums were bleeding and sore<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#sec-3\">What kind of treatment is gum treatment?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#sec-4\">How is gum treatment performed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#sec-5\">How did the gums change after treatment?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#sec-6\">Why do the gums seem to have receded after gum treatment?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#sec-7\">What happens if gum disease is left untreated?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#sec-8\">Regular care is important after gum treatment.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"sdc-case-banner\" style=\"background:#000;color:#fff;padding:28px 24px;text-align:center;margin:0 0 8px\"><div style=\"font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700\">Treatment Stage 1<\/div><div style=\"border-top:2px dotted #888;width:60%;margin:8px auto\"><\/div><div style=\"font-size:1.6rem;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3\">Why the Patient Visited<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"176\" data-id=\"1378\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-gum-treatment-periodontal-first-pano.jpg\" alt=\"Panoramic X-ray before gum treatment\" class=\"wp-image-1378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-gum-treatment-periodontal-first-pano.jpg 386w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-gum-treatment-periodontal-first-pano-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-gum-treatment-periodontal-first-pano-18x8.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"258\" data-id=\"1379\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-gum-treatment-periodontal-intraoral-front.jpg\" alt=\"Front intraoral photo before treatment showing swollen and red gums\" class=\"wp-image-1379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-gum-treatment-periodontal-intraoral-front.jpg 386w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-gum-treatment-periodontal-intraoral-front-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-gum-treatment-periodontal-intraoral-front-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"sec-2\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"color:#0b9b3f;font-size:1.15rem\">She visited us because her gums were bleeding and sore<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">The patient visited us because her gums bled and she had a throbbing pain.<br>On examination, we observed swollen and red areas of the gums,<br>and a lot of tartar had built up at the border between the teeth and gums and below the gum line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"sdc-case-banner\" style=\"background:#000;color:#fff;padding:28px 24px;text-align:center;margin:0 0 8px\"><div style=\"font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700\">Treatment Stage 2<\/div><div style=\"border-top:2px dotted #888;width:60%;margin:8px auto\"><\/div><div style=\"font-size:1.6rem;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3\">Diagnosis and Treatment Plan<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"773\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-gum-treatment-periodontal-before-marked.jpg\" alt=\"Photo before treatment with areas of gingival swelling and tartar marked\" class=\"wp-image-1380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-gum-treatment-periodontal-before-marked.jpg 773w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-gum-treatment-periodontal-before-marked-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-gum-treatment-periodontal-before-marked-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-gum-treatment-periodontal-before-marked-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Before treatment: gingival swelling and tartar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Gum disease may start early with nothing more than bleeding or swelling of the gums when brushing.<br>However, if the inflammation progresses to the tissue that supports the teeth, it can lead to periodontitis,<br>so it is important to check the current condition of the gums and alveolar bone and receive the necessary treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">After the examination, for this patient, in order to manage the tartar and inflammation below the gum line,<br><strong>we decided to proceed with periodontal treatment.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"773\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-gum-treatment-periodontal-symptoms-infographic.jpg\" alt=\"Infographic of typical symptoms of gum disease\" class=\"wp-image-1381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-gum-treatment-periodontal-symptoms-infographic.jpg 773w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-gum-treatment-periodontal-symptoms-infographic-300x122.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-gum-treatment-periodontal-symptoms-infographic-768x313.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-gum-treatment-periodontal-symptoms-infographic-18x7.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"sdc-case-banner\" style=\"background:#000;color:#fff;padding:28px 24px;text-align:center;margin:0 0 8px\"><div style=\"font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700\">Treatment Stage 3<\/div><div style=\"border-top:2px dotted #888;width:60%;margin:8px auto\"><\/div><div style=\"font-size:1.6rem;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3\">Treatment in Progress<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"sec-3\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"color:#0b9b3f;font-size:1.15rem\">What kind of treatment is gum treatment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">What is commonly called gum treatment <strong>means periodontal treatment.<\/strong><br>When plaque and tartar continuously build up around the teeth and gums, the gums can become inflamed.<br>Inflammation limited to the gums is called gingivitis, and when the inflammation progresses and affects the alveolar bone and surrounding tissue<br>that support the teeth, it is called periodontitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">When removing tartar from the tooth surface with scaling is not enough,<br>periodontal treatment may be needed to remove the tartar and plaque below the gum line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"773\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-gum-treatment-periodontal-progress-stages.jpg\" alt=\"Infographic of the stages of periodontal (gum) disease progression\" class=\"wp-image-1382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-gum-treatment-periodontal-progress-stages.jpg 773w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-gum-treatment-periodontal-progress-stages-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-gum-treatment-periodontal-progress-stages-768x541.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-gum-treatment-periodontal-progress-stages-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">As in the photo above, when tartar forms<br>and extends below the gum line,<br>what is commonly known as &#8220;periodontal disease&#8221; can progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">What is the gum treatment process?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"912\" height=\"397\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-gum-treatment-periodontal-treatment-steps.jpg\" alt=\"Step-by-step illustration of the gum treatment process\" class=\"wp-image-1383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-gum-treatment-periodontal-treatment-steps.jpg 912w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-gum-treatment-periodontal-treatment-steps-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-gum-treatment-periodontal-treatment-steps-768x334.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-gum-treatment-periodontal-treatment-steps-18x8.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"sec-4\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"color:#0b9b3f;font-size:1.15rem\">How is gum treatment performed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">For this patient, we performed periodontal treatment after administering local anesthesia to the necessary areas.<br>Using periodontal instruments, we removed the tartar and plaque attached to the tooth root surfaces below the gum line<br>and smoothed the root surfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"sdc-case-banner\" style=\"background:#000;color:#fff;padding:28px 24px;text-align:center;margin:0 0 8px\"><div style=\"font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700\">Treatment Stage 4<\/div><div style=\"border-top:2px dotted #888;width:60%;margin:8px auto\"><\/div><div style=\"font-size:1.6rem;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3\">Treatment Result<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"sec-5\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"color:#0b9b3f;font-size:1.15rem\">How did the gums change after treatment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"773\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-gum-treatment-periodontal-before-gum.jpg\" alt=\"Photo before treatment showing tartar buildup with gum swelling and redness\" class=\"wp-image-1384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-gum-treatment-periodontal-before-gum.jpg 773w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-gum-treatment-periodontal-before-gum-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-gum-treatment-periodontal-before-gum-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-gum-treatment-periodontal-before-gum-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Before treatment, tartar had built up, and swelling and redness of the gums were observed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"773\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-gum-treatment-periodontal-after-marked.jpg\" alt=\"Photo after treatment showing reduced swelling with some plaque remaining\" class=\"wp-image-1385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-gum-treatment-periodontal-after-marked.jpg 773w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-gum-treatment-periodontal-after-marked-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-gum-treatment-periodontal-after-marked-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-gum-treatment-periodontal-after-marked-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">After treatment, the swelling had decreased, but some plaque remained in some areas<br>and some signs of gum inflammation were still observed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Periodontal treatment does not end with treatment at the dental clinic;<br><strong>daily oral hygiene care, such as brushing and interdental cleaning after treatment, must go along with it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">For this patient as well, we additionally managed the necessary areas<br>and guided her so that proper oral hygiene care would continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"773\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-gum-treatment-periodontal-one-month-after.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of the gums checked again about one month after treatment\" class=\"wp-image-1386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-gum-treatment-periodontal-one-month-after.jpg 773w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-gum-treatment-periodontal-one-month-after-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-gum-treatment-periodontal-one-month-after-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-gum-treatment-periodontal-one-month-after-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"sec-6\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"color:#0b9b3f;font-size:1.15rem\">Why do the gums seem to have receded after gum treatment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">After gum treatment or scaling,<br>\u201cMy gums seem to have gone down more than before.\u201d<br>is something some people say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">In fact, as tartar is removed and inflammation and swelling decrease,<br>the volume of the swollen gums shrinks, so the teeth may look longer than before<br>or the spaces between the teeth may become more noticeable.<br>In particular, when the tissue supporting the teeth has already been damaged by periodontitis,<br>these changes may feel more pronounced after treatment.<br>When we checked again about a month later for this patient,<br>compared with before treatment, we could see that the swelling and redness of the gums had decreased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"sec-7\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"color:#0b9b3f;font-size:1.15rem\">What happens if gum disease is left untreated?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">As periodontitis progresses, the alveolar bone and periodontal tissue that support the teeth can be damaged, and depending on the degree of progression, the teeth may become loose or eventually become difficult to keep.<br>So rather than waiting until the symptoms go away, it is important to check the current condition of the gums<br>and receive the necessary treatment and care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"sec-8\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"color:#0b9b3f;font-size:1.15rem\">Regular care is important after gum treatment.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">After periodontal treatment, to check the condition of the gums, how quickly tartar returns, and the state of oral hygiene care,<br>regular check-ups and maintenance are needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">The check-up interval is not the same for every patient<br>and can vary from person to person depending on the severity of the periodontal disease, risk factors, and the state of care after treatment.<br>When plaque control is still needed after treatment, as with this patient,<br>it is important to check the condition periodically and manage the necessary areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">If your gums repeatedly bleed, swell, or hurt, please first check whether you simply need scaling<br>or whether treatment below the gum line is needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">The before-and-after photos in this case were published with the patient's consent.<br>After periodontal treatment, temporary bleeding, sensitivity, pain, or discomfort may occur, and the treatment process and results vary from person to person. The specific treatment method is decided after an examination of the periodontal condition and a diagnosis by the dental team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Related cases:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/en\/impacted-wisdom-tooth-extraction-ct-nerve-case\/\">Impacted Wisdom Tooth Extraction in Seomyeon, Busan: Checking the Nerve Position with CT<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/en\/root-canal-retreatment-4year-case\/\">Root Canal Retreatment in Seomyeon, Busan: A Long-Term Follow-Up Case Preserving the Natural Tooth<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/en\/oneday-inlay-same-day-case\/\">Same-Day Inlay in Seomyeon, Busan: A Case of Treating Cavities in One Day<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Related information: <a href=\"\/en\/cases\/\">View other treatment cases<\/a> \u00b7 General dental information is also available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kda.or.kr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Korean Dental Association<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"968\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/sdc-directions-map-2026-968x1024.webp\" alt=\"Map to Smile Digital Dental Clinic and office hours\" class=\"wp-image-1452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/sdc-directions-map-2026-968x1024.webp 968w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/sdc-directions-map-2026-283x300.webp 283w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/sdc-directions-map-2026-768x813.webp 768w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/sdc-directions-map-2026-11x12.webp 11w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/sdc-directions-map-2026.webp 1219w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 968px) 100vw, 968px\" 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