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Periodontology
Periodontitis (disease of the periodontium) is a bacterial infection. The starting point is usually dental plaque: metabolic products of the bacteria irritate the gums, which become inflamed and begin to bleed when touched. Tartar and bacteria spread under the gum line and on the root surface. Gum pockets develop, while further deposits form.
The gums redden, swell, can be painful and recede. At the same time, the immune system fights the bacteria, but the jawbone and supporting fibers are also broken down. As a result, the tooth loosens and, in the worst case, can be lost.
Bleeding gums, loose teeth and tooth loss need not be a problem.
In most cases, professional teeth cleaning by our qualified dental hygienists is an effective remedy.
However, if advanced periodontitis is present, which is often initially inconspicuous, careful diagnostics, thorough scaling, bacterial analyses and microsurgical procedures are required to stop the disease and preserve the teeth. Untreated periodontitis is also considered a risk factor for heart attacks and diabetes, increases the risk of post-operative infection and can increase the risk of premature births.