Prophylaxis Munich
Professional prophylaxis
"Prevention is better than cure" – that was the saying of the doctor Christoph Wilhelm Hufeland (1762 – 1836). This also includes preventing mouth sores and other dental diseases that can lead to painful and serious health problems.
What is prophylaxis?
With the term prophylaxis we mean all measures that serve to keep the teeth healthy. And on several levels:
Collective prophylaxis can affect all residents of a state if table salt or drinking water is fluoridated across the board as protection against caries. This is not common in Germany.
Group prophylaxis is part of health education and is carried out in kindergartens, schools and other institutions. Your goal is to recognize dental diseases at an early stage and to prevent them.
Individual prophylaxis includes all options with which everyone can do something for the health of their teeth. It includes careful tooth cleaning with toothbrush, dental floss, interdental brushes and a fluoride toothpaste twice a day. In addition, germicidal mouthwashes, tongue scrapers and sugar-free chewing gums can be used.
A tooth-healthy diet with bite-resistant foods such as whole grains, raw fruits or vegetables also plays an important role because chewing them stimulates the flow of saliva. Eliminating sugary foods and beverages reduces aggressive acids that attack tooth enamel. It is also recommended to avoid risk factors such as smoking, obesity or a weakened immune system, as these increase the likelihood of periodontitis.
Professional prophylaxis is the job of your dental practice in Munich. During regular check-ups – if possible twice a year – the condition of the teeth, gums and oral mucosa is examined. Diseases can be recognized early and appropriate treatments can be initiated. In addition, our specialist staff should carry out professional tooth cleaning (PZR) two to three times a year.
What problems can prophylaxis prevent??
The most common dental diseases in this country are tooth decay and periodontitis. Both are caused by harmful bacteria in the plaque. Regular individual and professional prophylaxis reduces or prevents the formation of this plaque. In this way, secondary diseases such as bone, lung and heart infections, abscesses on organs or miscarriages can be prevented. It is not uncommon for these to be caused by tooth decay or periodontitis, because toxins from bacteria in the mouth reach the entire body via the nerves and blood vessels, weakening it and causing lasting damage.
During check-ups in your dental practice in Munich, you will also notice unhealthy changes in the oral mucosa. These can be signs of cancer. The earlier it is diagnosed, the less it can spread and, at worst, become life-threatening.
What are the benefits of professional prophylaxis??
What is the prophylaxis treatment process??
In the case of a painless control examination, the entire oral cavity is inspected sector by sector, tooth by tooth, using a mirror and probe, and a finding is made in the process. If necessary, we will take an X-ray that shows hidden diseases. The measurement of the tooth pockets provides information about whether there is an onset of periodontitis.
As part of professional tooth cleaning (PZR), all soft and hard deposits and discolorations on the teeth and exposed tooth roots can be removed as well as in the interdental spaces. An ultrasound device, hand instruments, dental floss and polishing strips are used for this. The tooth enamel is then polished with a special paste and brush. To protect against tooth decay, we apply a fluoride varnish and you get lots of helpful tips and information for your individual prophylaxis at home.
Prophylaxis is paid for by health insurance?
Statutory health insurance companies pay two check-ups a year. In younger children, they should start with the first milk teeth. They are covered three times by the health insurance company between the ages of two and a half and six years. In addition, children often get a seal on fissures (small grooves) to protect the teeth from caries. The cost of special periodontitis check-ups to measure the tooth pockets is borne by the statutory health insurance fund every two years, and more frequently after treatment for periodontitis.
What does prophylaxis cost??
Your dentist’s office will carry out two check-ups a year for free with statutory insured persons. Professional tooth cleaning is a private service that only a few health insurers take on or subsidize. The cost per session is 100 to 250 euros depending on the effort.
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