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After tooth decay, periodontal disease is the most common cause of tooth loss. Periodontitis is a chronic bacterial disease of the periodontium and is one of the four most common diseases with a prevalence of approximately 43%. It is a kind of insidious poison because it is usually painless and people do not notice it until their teeth are already loose. In addition, this permanent inflammation spreads throughout the body and can trigger or promote serious general diseases such as atherosclerotic changes with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, blood sugar disorders, arthritis, chronic gastritis, dementia, cancer, rheumatic diseases, chronic asthma, underweight children and premature births in women, etc. as a co-factor and worsen existing findings and therefore should not be left untreated.

Inflammation of the periodontium leads to gum recession, bone loss, the formation of gingival pockets (between the tooth and gum), loosening of the teeth, and eventually tooth loss. This is caused by bacteria and their metabolites found in plaque and microbiological films under the gum line. When periodontitis is present, the gums appear slightly red and later swollen and may bleed slightly. In some cases, the papilla between the teeth may have receded, which can be seen as a black triangle.

The earlier the disease is detected and treated, the more damage to the body can be prevented and tooth loss can be avoided.

For this reason, prophylaxis in the form of regular professional dental cleaning is very important in dentistry in order to stay healthy and maintain the nutritional function of your own teeth into old age.

Before major medical procedures, such as heart surgery or the use of artificial joints, it is advisable to perform a microbiological test in the mouth to prevent periodontal germs from jeopardizing the success of the operation or causing problems during the healing process.

Our dental hygienists - with several years of training, the highest level of prophylaxis in the world - are specially trained to perform professional tooth cleaning, which we do in the sense of an oral medical service recognized by science and practice and carried out according to standard guidelines.

Our practice is certified for the GBR concept (Guided Biofilm Therapy), which was developed in cooperation with experts from science and practice and the company EMS, and which uses a specially developed device and special cleaning powder to clean particularly efficiently and gently below the gum line and to remove the dangerous microbiological films.