Periodontology

Periodontology deals with the treatment of gum disease. Typical symptoms are bleeding gums after eating or brushing, bad breath, teeth that are sensitive to heat or cold, as well as dryness, swelling and redness of the mouth. This is caused by food intake: food residues and bacteria stick to the teeth, which solidify into plaque. If this plaque is not sufficiently removed by brushing, tartar forms.
The nearby gums become easily inflamed as a result. So-called gingivitis is still easy to treat and is the first stage of gum disease. However, if this is ignored, it can lead to periodontitis, which in the worst case leads to tooth loss.

During treatment, the oral cavity is cleaned. If inflammation is still present, a germ test is used, which enables the targeted use of an antibiotic.

The problem: because of the symptoms, we start brushing our teeth less in order to give them supposed time to heal. Unfortunately, this creates a vicious cycle and inflammation is increased.