Information for periodontitis patients

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Periodontitis

Periodontitis does not cause any pain initially. If the periodontal inflammation is not discovered and treated in time, however, teeth may be lost. Because little by little the bacteria responsible destroy the gums and the jaw. The immune system response to the invaders plays an important role in this.

Periodontitis

Periodontitis does not cause any pain initially. If the periodontal inflammation is not discovered and treated in time, however, teeth may be lost. Because little by little the bacteria responsible destroy the gums and the jaw. The immune system response to the invaders plays an important role in this.

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Periodontitis

Periodontitis does not cause any pain initially. If the periodontal inflammation is not discovered and treated in time, however, teeth may be lost. Because little by little the bacteria responsible destroy the gums and the jaw. The immune system response to the invaders plays an important role in this.

Symptoms

The earlier periodontitis is picked up, the better the prospects of treatment success. That’s why it is important to recognize the early warning signs such as bleeding gums and visit a dentist as soon as possible.

Risk factors

The main cause of periodontitis is specific bacteria. There are some other risk factors that influence the disease, however. These factors include not only poor dental care but also smoking and more besides.

Treatment

The main goal is to eliminate the harmful bacteria. The teeth are therefore cleaned professionally in the dental practice. In some cases, an antibiotic may also be required. But home dental care must also be improved.

Symptoms

The earlier periodontitis is picked up, the better the prospects of treatment success. That’s why it is important to recognize the early warning signs such as bleeding gums and visit a dentist as soon as possible.

Risk factors

The main cause of periodontitis is specific bacteria. There are some other risk factors that influence the disease, however. These factors include not only poor dental care but also smoking and more besides.

Treatment

The main goal is to eliminate the harmful bacteria. The teeth are therefore cleaned professionally in the dental practice. In some cases, an antibiotic may also be required. But home dental care must also be improved.

Symptoms

The earlier periodontitis is picked up, the better the prospects of treatment success. That’s why it is important to recognize the early warning signs such as bleeding gums and visit a dentist as soon as possible.

Risk factors

The main cause of periodontitis is specific bacteria. There are some other risk factors that influence the disease, however. These factors include not only poor dental care but also smoking and more besides.

Treatment

The main goal is to eliminate the harmful bacteria. The teeth are therefore cleaned professionally in the dental practice. In some cases, an antibiotic may also be required. But home dental care must also be improved.

Bacterial test

Bacteria differ in terms of their susceptibility to different antibiotics. This complicates the treatment of periodontitis, because it is possible for different bacteria to be present in each patient. Molecular diagnostic testing is a useful tool in selecting the most suitable medication.

What can I do myself?

Dental care at home is crucial for stabilization of periodontitis. In addition to tooth brushing, interdental cleaning is particularly important. The patient must still visit the dentist regularly, however. This is the only way to ensure that a flare-up of the infection will be picked up in time..

Bacterial test

Bacteria differ in terms of their susceptibility to different antibiotics. This complicates the treatment of periodontitis, because it is possible for different bacteria to be present in each patient. Molecular diagnostic testing is a useful tool in selecting the most suitable medication.

What can I do myself?

Dental care at home is crucial for stabilization of periodontitis. In addition to tooth brushing, interdental cleaning is particularly important. The patient must still visit the dentist regularly, however. This is the only way to ensure that a flare-up of the infection will be picked up in time..

Bacterial test

Bacteria differ in terms of their susceptibility to different antibiotics. This complicates the treatment of periodontitis, because it is possible for different bacteria to be present in each patient. Molecular diagnostic testing is a useful tool in selecting the most suitable medication.

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What can I do myself?

Dental care at home is crucial for stabilization of periodontitis. In addition to tooth brushing, interdental cleaning is particularly important. The patient must still visit the dentist regularly, however. This is the only way to ensure that a flare-up of the infection will be picked up in time..