Periodontology – Laser Therapy
For healthy and strong teeth
The term periodontology is not easy to pronounce, that is true. It is good to know that it is all about the periodontium in this important specialist area. This includes the gums, the periodontal membrane, the periodontal fibres and the jawbone.
What is periodontitis?
Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the tooth-supporting structures. A large proportion of the population is affected by it.
What causes it? On the one hand, bacterial plaque can accumulate due to insufficient or incorrect oral hygiene. On the other hand, periodontitis may result from an inflammatory response of the body itself, which occurs in around 30 percent of the population. This chronic inflammation causes lasting damage to the periodontal structures and leads to the destruction of jawbone, often resulting in tooth loss.
Bleeding gums during daily oral care, as well as redness and swelling of the gums, can be early signs of periodontitis. If you notice these symptoms, you should consult your dentist immediately. Early detection offers the best chance of successful treatment.
Treatment Methods –
From Conservative to Advanced (Laser Therapy)
Healthy gums and healthy bone are the foundation of a strong, attractive dentition. Periodontitis is one of the most common causes of tooth loss. For this reason, Baumstark Dentists are committed to comprehensive periodontal therapy to prevent and effectively treat this condition.
To maintain your teeth despite periodontal disease and prevent tooth loss, we use both conservative and innovative treatment methods, depending on the individual diagnosis. In addition to thorough cleaning of the periodontal pockets , this includes microbial analysis to identify the inflammatory bacteria and target them specifically. Furthermore, our practice uses modern, gentle laser-based periodontal therapy with the HELBO laser. This treatment is not only minimally painful but also highly effective: the laser destroys the bacteria responsible for inflammation and can also be used to remove tartar efficiently, helping to prevent reinfection as effectively as possible. Periodontal surgical procedures can also be performed much more gently with laser technology than with conventional methods. We would be happy to provide you with detailed advice on your individual treatment options at Baumstark Dentists.
Risk factors for periodontal inflammation
Would you like a perfect radiant smile? Then your dentist is the person to speak to. Before we proceed with tooth whitening, there are a few preparatory steps to be taken.
External and internal effects are crucial for periodontitis. If the immune system is weakened over time, the body is unable to prevent inflammation of the periodontium.
These factors increase the risk of the disease:
- Smoking tobacco
- Diabetes mellitus
- Stress
- An unbalanced diet
- Genetic predisposition
- Taking certain medicines
- Pregnancy
Do not be complacent about periodontitis!
Untreated diseases of the periodontium not only show symptoms in the gums, teeth and jawbone but also have a negative effect in terms of diabetes, high blood pressure and rheumatism. They can even lead to premature births.
What we can do for you - therapy for periodontitis
First of all, we remove the hard coatings (plaque and concretion) and the bacteria that has gathered, the so-called biofilm. This stops the process of inflammation. Using scientifically ensured methods for building up bone, and individually customised medication therapy, we can also treat advanced diseases of the periodontium.
To be able to offer you the best services for maintaining the health of your periodontium, we undertake regular further training.
After successful treatment, it is essential to have your periodontal structures examined regularly by our dental hygienist. This helps prevent reinfection.
Do you have any questions on the topic of periodontology?
You will find answers to the most frequently asked questions here.
Children are affected only very rarely by periodontitis, whereas adults suffer from it more frequently – particularly patients aged between 40 and 50 years. The disease is often recognised late as the symptoms are largely unobtrusive and do not cause any pain at first.
As soon as you notice the symptoms that point to a disease. The first warning signs are bleeding of the gums when brushing your teeth daily, as well as redness and swelling of the gums. Do your gums bleed under light pressure? This may be a sign of the start of periodontitis. It is best to go to the dentist immediately. Early diagnosis brings the best chance of a cure.
Yes, this can be done at our practice, and indeed, using prostheses, implants or bridges. However, it is better to prevent the loss of teeth with appropriate care and treatment of the disease in the early stages.