Treatment of gum disease

It is estimated that 350-500 different bacteria live in the mouth. Many of them are harmless, but some can aggressively attack / inflame the gums, called gingivitis. If left untreated, periodontitis can develop. In the case of periodontitis, the tooth holding apparatus is also attacked.

Causes of gum disease

• No optimal oral hygiene
• General diseases (e.g. diabetes mellitus)
• Irritation factors in the mouth (e.g. protruding crown / filling margins)
• Stress / unbalanced diet
• Smoking increases the risk of getting sick
• Genetic factors

How do I recognize periodontitis / inflammation of the tooth structure??

• reddened gums
• Bad breath and / periodic bleeding gums
• purulent discharge when pressed on the gums
• Change in tooth position
• Loosening of teeth and retracting gums

Use the cash benefit

The fund pays the bill once every 2 years arodontalen creening Index (PSI), an examination that can be used to detect periodontitis even in the early stages.

The pocket depths are measured in the PSI examination. From a pocket depth of 3.5 mm, the treatment of periodontitis is a cash benefit.