Gum care

Healthy gums help to prevent tooth decay and painful inflammation.

Improving the care of your teeth together

We don’t let up even when the tooth can no longer cope – tooth loosening, bone loss and gum recession are common side effects of periodontitis. We can help you!

Together with caries, diseases of the periodontium (periodontium) make up the majority of diseases in dentistry. Both diseases are caused by bacteria that accumulate due to a lack of dental care.

Bacteria can form a kind of fortress (biofilm) over a longer period of time, which has a negative impact on dental health. The metabolic products that are produced there and released into the surrounding periodontium cause bad breath, bleeding gums, pain and bone loss.

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Gum care FAQ

The aim is to reduce the number of bacteria. This is achieved by removing plaque and tartar. This must be carried out regularly so that the situation does not fall behind.

  1. A precise measurement of the periodontium must be taken. The periodontal status obtained serves as the basis for periodontitis therapy. It may be necessary to determine the germs by means of a DNA probe test.
  1. A thorough tooth cleaning must be carried out so that the gum inflammation subsides. This is necessary for effective deep cleaning.
  2. Subgingival curettage (scraping) involves the removal of deep-seated bacteria. Subgingival calculus and plaque are removed by mechanical cleaning. In the case of very stubborn bacteria, adjuvant antibiotics must be administered.

As long as the teeth are not well set in the bone, all restoration plans or tooth preservation attempts are useless. Beautiful crowns or fillings are no longer relevant if the tooth itself can no longer be preserved.

Systemic diseases benefit indirectly from periodontitis therapy!

It has been proven that systemic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases and diabetes are linked. However, premature births have also been reported and are being investigated further.

Depending on the degree of severity and the patient’s cooperation, intensive aftercare, cleaning and monitoring may be required.

Dental cleanings are often sufficient to ensure the long-term stability of the periodontium.

A precise assessment by our experts is only possible after an initial inspection.

Development of gum problems

If the biofilm (dental plaque, tartar, plaque) is not removed, inflammation of the gingiva (gums) occurs. Bleeding, swelling and pain are the result

Without adequate care, plaque and tartar can build up. The bone reacts to this with inflammation. There is a smooth transition from gingivitis to periodontitis. The bone recedes and so do the gums. The first spaces between the teeth become visible.

If the inflammation of the periodontium (periodontitis) progresses, it also leads to tooth loosening and even tooth loss.

Do you have acute symptoms such as bleeding gums and/or pain in the gums and can’t go to the dentist? Then you can use the following remedies:

  • Mouthwash (chlorhexidine, Listerine)
  • Oral irrigator
  • Rinsing with chamomile tea, oil pulling (both without scientific evidence)

Important! These measures only provide temporary relief of symptoms. It is not therapy!

If your teeth are important to you, you should arrange an examination now. Prevention is always better than cure!

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Dipl. med. dent. Fernanda Toth

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