Periodontal treatments

Periodontal treatment is needed when there is inflammation in the gum line (gingivitis) caused by bacteria.

Gum inflammation can spread in depth to the jawbone surrounding the teeth. As a result, the gums loosen from the teeth. Plaque then forms in the resulting space, the pocket, between the gums and the teeth. This plaque causes the inflammation to spread even further into the depths. The fibers break down due to the inflammation and the jawbone is broken down. As a result, the pockets become even deeper. In the deepened pockets, the plaque partially calcifies into tartar. This progressive inflammation with breakdown of fibers and jawbone is called periodontitis.

Timely treatment can prevent the loss of teeth.
Through good oral hygiene, one can contribute to the healing of periodontitis oneself. In addition, the dental hygienist will remove plaque and tartar in the sunken pockets through a professional dental cleaning.

You should remove plaque above the gumline yourself every day. With a toothbrush, you can brush away plaque on the surface. Tools such as interdental brushes and dental sticks can be used to remove plaque between teeth. The dental hygienist recommends which tools are most appropriate. With a combination of good oral hygiene and dental cleaning, the inflammation usually disappears and healthy gums attach themselves to the teeth.