Especially in dentistry, it is possible to prevent or detect illnesses before they lead to serious problems. The two main diseases of the teeth and gums – dental caries and periodontal disease – threaten the health of the teeth and can significantly affect the well-being. Its cause is a persistent bacterial coating on the tooth surface or in the periodontal pocket, which itself can not be completely removed by regular brushing conscientious. In addition to home care, the dentist therefore offers useful prophylactic measures. The professional teeth cleaning (PZR) is a cornerstone for the maintenance of dental health.

The professional teeth cleaning is more than just scaling. With it, all hard and soft plaque and bacteria are eliminated. Tooth decay and dental disease is effectively prevented that.

At the beginning of a professional dental cleaning is a thorough examination of the dentition. Thereafter, the pads on the tooth surfaces, remove the spaces between teeth and in periodontal pockets with special instruments. Especially in this area can be reached while brushing your teeth at home is difficult. Even tooth discoloration caused by coffee, tea or cigarettes condensate disappeared after the use of special instruments, such as a powder jet device.

Away the hard coverings are soft deposits on the series. Various hand tools, small brush and dental floss are used. Because bacteria settle first on rough places and niches, is next polishing to smooth the teeth. Subsequently, the cleaned tooth surfaces are coated with a fluoride varnish. This protects the tooth surfaces in the months before the acid attacks of oral bacteria.

Studies have shown that the Professional) dental cleaning every 6 months (3-4 months for multi-band patients the ideal addition to home care is to maintain healthy teeth and gums. Depending on the individual risk of disease, other time intervals can be useful.

The cost of professional teeth cleaning will depend on the respective costs, and does well on the personal oral hygiene of each patient. To do this, please ask your dentist. With regular use of bonus schemes are possible.

Many people think that periodontal disease is an adult problem. However, studies indicate that gingivitis (the first stage of periodontal disease) is nearly universal in children and adolescents. Advanced forms of periodontal disease are rarer in children than in adults, but can occur.

To ensure healthy teeth as an adult, you must establish good oral habits as a child. Parents can encourage good oral health habits at home. For example, parents may reward children with visits from the tooth fairy or the Tooth Fairy not only when they drop a tooth, but when the child passes the dental examination.

Types of periodontal diseases in children
Chronic gingivitis is common in children. It usually causes the gums to swell, turn red and bleed easily. Gingivitis can be prevented and treated well by following a regular routine of brushing, flossing and professional dental care. However, if it is not treated, can progress over time towards a more serious forms of periodontal disease.

Aggressive periodontitis can affect healthy. Localized aggressive periodontitis is found in adolescents and young adults and mainly affects the first molars and incisors (front). It is characterized by severe loss of alveolar bone, and ironically, patients are very little dental plaque or calculus.

Generalized aggressive periodontitis may begin more or less at puberty and may involve the entire mouth. It is characterized by inflammation of the gums and large accumulations of plaque and tartar. Over time can cause teeth to become loose.

Periodontitis associated with systemic diseases occurs in children and adolescents and adults. Conditions that make children more susceptible to periodontal disease include:
* Type 1 Diabetes
* Down Syndrome
* Papillon-Lefevre syndrome

For example, a study of 263 Type 1 diabetics between 11 and 18 years of age, 10% had periodontitis evident.