Periodontal Treatment

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 periodontal disease and limit its progression in those already affected.

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.

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.

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.

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 to have a root planing procedure performed approximately every three months. A root planing procedure reaches deep into the gum pockets, where the dentist or dental hygienist removes tartar and bacterial plaque from the tooth crowns and root surfaces within these 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.

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.

The price of periodontal treatment is regulated by the government. The price is therefore the same at all dentists in Denmark. The price depends on how many teeth need to be cleaned due to periodontal disease.