Periodontitis treatment
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Here you will find the most important answers to your questions about periodontitis.
What are the typical symptoms of periodontitis?
The most common symptoms include bleeding gums, reddened or swollen gums, bad breath, receding gums and, in advanced cases, loosened teeth. Periodontitis is often painless for a long time and therefore often remains undetected.
How does periodontitis develop and what are the main causes?
Periodontitis is usually caused by bacterial plaque. Risk factors include poor oral hygiene, smoking, genetic predisposition, stress, diabetes and certain general illnesses. Without timely treatment, it leads to inflammation and degradation of the periodontium.
How is periodontitis treated?
The first step is a professional tooth cleaning to remove all plaque and bacteria. Any inflamed gum pockets are then cleaned. In many cases, conservative therapy is sufficient, but surgical measures or laser therapy can also be used if necessary.
Does health insurance cover the treatment costs for periodontitis?
In most cases, statutory health insurance covers the costs of basic treatment for periodontitis. However, special services such as laser therapy are usually considered a private service and are not covered.
How does periodontitis manifest itself?
The biggest problem with periodontitis is that it often causes no pain and goes unnoticed for a long time. At the beginning, "periodontitis" is only noticeable through slightly reddened gums, which tend to bleed or irritate easily when brushing teeth. Inflamed gum pockets then form and the gingiva on the tooth recedes. Periodontitis is often only discovered when a tooth has already become loose.
How can periodontitis be prevented?
Alongside tooth decay, periodontitis is the most common cause of premature tooth loss. This is why consistent and regular check-ups at the dentist and regular professional teeth cleaning are essential. The earlier gum inflammation is detected and treated, the better the disease can be stopped or cured completely. Our prophylaxis team therefore offers you a convenient recall service to support your preventive dental care.
How is periodontitis treated?
The treatment of periodontitis is extremely important for general health, as the inflammatory disease is also associated with internal diseases such as endocarditis, heart attacks and diabetes. Periodontitis can further worsen blood sugar levels. Existing diabetes, in turn, can further promote periodontitis. Gum inflammation is treated in several stages and aims to reduce the inflammation of the gum pockets:
Would you like to find out more about preventing periodontitis? Visit us at our dental practice in Berlin Mitte. We have a suitable appointment available for you.
