Gum Treatment
On this page you will find answers to the questions we are asked most often about gum treatment. If you cannot find the answer you are looking for, please get in touch.
The most common cause of tooth loss
In adults, a significant share of tooth loss is caused not by decay but by gum disease. The process is silent: slight bleeding while brushing is often dismissed, yet it is the first sign of inflammation.
Left untreated, the inflammation spreads from the gum to the bone surrounding the tooth. Bone loss cannot be reversed; as it advances, teeth begin to loosen and are eventually lost. Treated early, however, the situation can largely be turned around.
How is gum treatment carried out?
At the initial stage, tartar and plaque are removed from the tooth surface and from below the gum line. If the disease has advanced, deep cleaning (curettage) is carried out, divided region by region over several sessions where needed. Where bone loss is advanced, surgical approaches may come into play. After treatment, follow-up appointments are scheduled to monitor healing.
Early Intervention Is Decisive
Inflammation limited to the gum is reversible. Once it reaches the bone, the loss is permanent.
Home Care Is Part of the Treatment
We show you brushing and interdental cleaning technique; maintaining the result depends on it.
A Prerequisite for Other Treatments
Implants, veneers and aesthetic work are all planned on healthy gums.
How does gum treatment work?
The procedure is usually completed in a single session. The steps below show the general flow.
