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Periodontal disease
Periodontal disease (also called periodontal disease or periodontitis) is an inflammatory condition in which the tissue around the tooth breaks down. It's not actually the tooth itself that's suffering, but the supporting tissue surrounding the tooth. Over time, there is less and less tissue for the tooth to attach to.
A Brief Overview of Periodontitis
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How common is periodontitis?
A study from the Danish Dental Association shows that around 40% of adult Danes over the age of 35 suffer from some form of periodontal disease. The prevalence of the disease increases with age, and among people over 65, up to 70% suffer from some degree of periodontal disease.
What happens if periodontitis is left untreated?
Advanced periodontal disease can cause loose teeth. If you walk around with untreated periodontal disease for many years, you will slowly start to lose your teeth.
Therefore, it is important to note that regular dental visits and good oral hygiene can reduce the risk of developing periodontitis and slow the progression of the disease in those who are already affected.
Do I have periodontal disease?
You can't always see or feel the symptoms, which is why many people walk around with untreated periodontal disease. You can think of the inflammation as a hidden wound in your mouth.
You should be aware of soreness and bleeding the next time you brush your teeth or clean your interdental spaces. This could be a sign of periodontal disease. Other signs of periodontal disease include:
- Bad breath
- Gums that have receded
- Sore and loose teeth or teeth that have moved in the row.
Why does periodontal disease occur?
Your oral hygiene is a crucial factor in preventing periodontal disease. That's why it's important that you brush your teeth properly and floss or use interdental brushes daily.
Bacteria settle along the gums and cause gingivitis. If left untreated, gingivitis can develop into periodontitis.
Is periodontal disease hereditary?
Even if you have good oral hygiene and are diligent about cleaning your teeth, you can still be affected by periodontal disease. Some people are genetically predisposed to develop the disease. In addition, if you have diabetes or are a smoker, for example, you are at particular risk of developing periodontal disease.
How to Treat Periodontitis
The most important part of periodontal treatment is your own effort and personal oral hygiene. If you have any doubts, make sure you get thorough instruction from us.
In addition, it is important that you have a root planing procedure approximately every 3 months. A root planing procedure reaches all the way down into the deep pockets in the gums, and the dentist or dental hygienist removes tartar and bacterial plaque from the tooth crowns and root surfaces within these deep pockets.
Surgical treatment for periodontitis may also be necessary, in which case the dentist will remove some of your gum tissue to make the gum pockets more accessible so they can be thoroughly cleaned.
Root Planing – How Periodontitis Is Treated
The most important aspect of treating periodontal disease is your own effort and personal oral hygiene. If you have any questions, we’ll be sure to provide you with detailed instructions. In addition, it’s important that you have a root planing procedure approximately every 3 months. A professional root cleaning reaches all the way down into the deep pockets in the gums, where the dentist or dental hygienist removes tartar and bacterial plaque from the root surfaces. This is a more thorough treatment than a regular dental cleaning because the plaque is located beneath the gum line.
If the gum pockets are very deep, surgical treatment for periodontal disease may be necessary, in which the gums are opened up so that the pockets can be cleaned more thoroughly. Regardless of the treatment, the goal is to keep the disease under control. Regular dental checkups and good daily oral hygiene, including flossing or using interdental brushes, are essential for a good outcome.
What can I do on my own?
Brushing your teeth isn't enough on its own. Use dental floss or interdental brushes at least once a day. It’s completely normal to experience tenderness and bleeding from your gums at first—this typically subsides within 1–2 weeks. If you experience persistent bleeding, please feel free to call us at 36 70 76 00.
Can periodontal disease go away?
If you get treatment for your periodontal disease, the gums can become healthy again, but the supporting tissue of the tooth cannot be restored. Therefore, in some cases, loose teeth may become less loose and the recessed pockets may become less deep. Otherwise, the aim is to keep the disease stable. However, you need to take an active role by cleaning your mouth thoroughly every day.
Brushing can't stand alone, so it's important to floss or use interdental brushes at least once a day.
It's normal to experience soreness and bleeding from the gums at first. This is a sign that the build-up of bacteria and plaque from the inflamed gums has been removed and healing is underway. Gum soreness and bleeding will subside within 1-2 weeks, but if you experience persistent bleeding, you should seek advice and guidance from us.
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Prisen afhænger af, hvor mange tænder der skal tandrodsrenses. Jo mere fremskreden sygdommen er, når vi går i gang, jo flere tænder er der typisk tale om. Derfor starter behandlingen altid med en undersøgelse, hvor vi måler pochedybderne og kan sige, hvad forløbet kommer til at koste, inden du beslutter dig.
Tandrodsrensning er den almindelige behandling. En paradentoseoperation er et kirurgisk indgreb, der først bliver aktuelt, hvis tandrodsrensningen ikke er tilstrækkelig.
Hvorfor det betaler sig at komme tidligt
Paradentose udvikler sig langsomt og gør sjældent ondt i starten. Jo tidligere den opdages, jo færre tænder skal behandles. Et regelmæssigt tandeftersyn og en tandrensning er derfor både den billigste og den mest effektive måde at holde øje på.
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Priserne er vejledende og opdateret 15. september 2026.
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Can you treat periodontitis on your own?
Your own efforts and oral hygiene are the most important aspects of treatment. You cannot completely eliminate periodontal disease on your own, but you can slow its progression by brushing properly and flossing or using interdental brushes daily. The professional dental root cleaning we provide complements your own efforts.
What is a root canal?
A root planing procedure reaches deep into the pockets in the gums, where the dentist or dental hygienist removes tartar and bacterial plaque from the root surfaces. In cases of periodontitis, the procedure is typically repeated about every 3 months.
Does periodontal treatment hurt?
It is completely normal to experience tenderness and bleeding from the gums at first. These are signs that buildup of bacteria and plaque has been removed and that the healing process is underway. The tenderness typically subsides within 1–2 weeks. If you experience persistent bleeding, you should consult us.
Can periodontal disease be prevented?
Good oral hygiene is a crucial factor. By brushing properly, flossing or using interdental brushes daily, and attending regular dental checkups, you can reduce your risk of developing periodontal disease and limit its progression if you already have it.
