Periodontal Care
Healthy gums are the foundation of healthy teeth. We detect gum disease early and treat it thoroughly — so your teeth stay firmly anchored.
Book appointment →How Do You Recognise Gum Disease?
The tricky thing about periodontitis: it causes no discomfort for a long time. Many only notice it when damage has already occurred. Watch for these signs:
Bleeding Gums
If your gums bleed when brushing or flossing, that's a warning sign. Healthy gums don't bleed.
Redness and Swelling
Red, swollen, or sensitive gums indicate inflammation. This can be the beginning of periodontitis.
Receding Gums & Loose Teeth
If the gums recede, tooth necks become visible, or teeth feel loose — then the disease is already advanced. But even then, much can still be done.
How We Treat Periodontitis
Thorough Diagnosis
We measure the gum pockets, assess the condition of the periodontal apparatus, and take X-rays if needed. This tells us exactly how far the disease has progressed.
Professional Cleaning
In the first step, we remove all soft and hard deposits — above and below the gumline. This alone brings a significant improvement and reduces the inflammation.
Deep Pocket Cleaning
For deeper gum pockets, we clean under local anaesthesia right to the bottom of the pocket. Bacterial deposits and inflamed tissue are gently removed so the gums can heal again.
Aftercare & Monitoring
Periodontitis is a chronic condition — it requires long-term care. Together, we establish an aftercare plan with regular check-ups and professional cleaning. This keeps the disease permanently under control.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is periodontitis curable?
Periodontitis can be treated very well and brought under control — especially in early stages. Bone loss that has already occurred cannot be fully reversed, but we can stop the progression and preserve your teeth long-term.
Is the treatment painful?
Most steps are painless. For deep cleaning, we use local anaesthesia so you don't feel anything. The gums may be a bit sensitive for a few days afterwards, but this subsides quickly.
How can I prevent periodontitis?
Thorough dental care at home — including between the teeth — is the best prevention. Plus regular professional dental hygiene at the practice, ideally twice a year. And: if your gums bleed, it's better to come once too often than once too few.
Can periodontitis affect young people too?
Yes. Periodontitis doesn't only affect older people. Genetic predisposition, smoking, stress, and certain underlying conditions can lead to gum problems in younger patients too. The earlier we detect it, the better the prognosis.