Periodontology in Bülach

Periodontitis (periodontal disease), as it is called in medical terminology, is a bacterial infection. The starting point for periodontitis is dental plaque: metabolic products of bacteria irritate the gums, which become inflamed and begin to bleed when touched. Tartar and bacteria can spread under the gum line and on the root surface. Gum pockets form and tartar increases. The gums redden, can swell, cause pain and recede. The body's own defenses fight the bacteria. However, jawbone and supporting fibers also diminish in the process. The tooth begins to loosen and in the worst case can fall out.

Gum bleeding, tooth loosening and tooth loss don't have to happen.

Professional dental cleaning by our well-trained dental hygienists provides relief in most cases. However, if you suffer from a more severe form of periodontitis, which is often hidden at first, meticulous diagnostics, perfect tartar removal, bacterial analysis and microsurgical techniques are needed to heal the disease and preserve your teeth. Untreated periodontitis is now considered a risk factor for heart attack and diabetes, increases the postoperative infection risk and is responsible for an increased risk of premature birth.

Our LifeDent dental medicine specialists are happy to advise you.