PERIODONTAL TREATMENT

Periodontitis refers to inflammation of the gums and the jaw bone which can result in bone and tooth loss. This affects the overall health, including the cardiovascular system.

Treating periodontitis / peri-implantitis involves a series of cleaning steps. Starting with potential bacteria tests and possibly medication, we then deep clean the periodontal pockets, among other things by laser, without damaging the tissue.

In addition to genetic factors, risk factors also include diabetes, stress or nicotine use.

Periodontitis facts:

50% of people over 40 and 60% of people over 60 have periodontitis which requires treatment
The chronic inflammation is very stressful to the overall health
Bone loss due to inflammation causes tooth loss and associated costs