If you follow our blog regularly, you know that Periodontosis is a disease of the gums In the worst case, periodontal disease causes affected teeth to lose their hold and may even be lost. Why it is important that you have periodontal disease treated by your dentist and to fear of treatment to take, we explain in today's blog post why you you can go into the treatment completely relaxed.
How does periodontal disease manifest itself?
Periodontosis, which is often also referred to as periodontitis, is a inflammation of the periodontium. Tooth-bearing bones and the protective gums are inflamed. The inflammation does not always manifest itself in pain. In most cases, Periodontitis as an incidental finding during routine dental examinations.
The The main cause of periodontitis is plaque and depositsThey encourage the adhesion of bacteria and their proliferation. This in turn promotes inflammation in the gum area.
Periodontitis begins in most cases completely unobtrusiveA small inflammation of the gums and bad breath can be the first indication of a disease of the periodontal ligament. Tartar and deposits no longer only form in the visible area of your teeth, but also below the gums. Harmful germs and bacteria settle and penetrate deeper and deeper into the sensitive tissue. With them, the inflammation also increases.
The inflammations caused by bacteria can extend to the tooth-bearing bone. This can also cause it to lose substance. deep gum pockets, which can promote further inflammation. If the disease progresses untreated, it can not only lead to loss of teeth but also to bone loss.
Can periodontal disease be cured?
In the early stages of periodontitis, there is a good chance that the disease will be treated by special periodontal treatment Even in advanced stages, the disease can be treated to such an extent that your Preserving teeth in the long term can be.
How does periodontal treatment work?
Depending on the severity of the disease and the stage, treatment without surgery or professional cleaning with ultrasound and laser may be necessary. The technical possibilities for periodontal treatment are so advanced today that you fear pain in any treatment method had to.
In the Periodontitis can be diagnosed in the early stages very well without unpleasant dental surgery. The thorough and gentle cleaning of the gum pockets of bacteria is uncomplicated and painless. Under local anesthesia, the cleaning can also be done with ultrasound and laser. These forms of treatment are particularly gentle on the gums. They are sterilized and disinfected.
In particularly severe cases The treatment can also be carried out under general anesthesia. Your dentist will advise you in detail about the various options.
In order to maintain oral health in the long term, regular and professional teeth cleaning We recommend daily dental care with our emmi®-dent ultrasonic toothbrush.
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