Periodontology
Periodontitis (periodontal disease) is a bacterial infection and is referred to in specialist jargon. The starting point for periodontitis is plaque: metabolic products of bacteria irritate the gums, which become inflamed and begin to bleed on contact. Tartar and bacteria can spread under the gumline and on the root surface. Gum pockets form and the tartar increases. The gums redden, can swell, lead to pain and recede. The body's own defences fight the bacteria. However, jaw bones and holding fibres also disappear. The tooth begins to shake and can fall out in the worst case.Bleeding gums, tooth loosening and tooth loss do not have to be.
Professional tooth cleaning by our well-trained dental hygienists can help in most cases.
If, on the other hand, you suffer from a more severe form of periodontitis, which is often hidden in the beginning, meticulous diagnostics, perfect tartar removal, bacterial analysis and microsurgical operation techniques are required to heal the disease and preserve your teeth. Untreated periodontitis is now considered a risk factor for heart attack and diabetes increases the risk of postoperative infection and is responsible for an increased risk of premature birth.
