Poor oral hygiene can lead to gum inflammation – also known as gingivitis. Over time, this might develop into periodontitis. Worried about possible inflammation? Our English-speaking staff will examine your oral cavity and help you establish proper hygiene habits. We also perform subgingival (under-gum) treatment as part of periodontal disease treatment in our Prague office.
Gum inflammation may not be painful, but you can recognise it by symptoms such as red, swollen, and bleeding gums, bad breath, and an unpleasant taste in the mouth. These symptoms are caused by the accumulation of dental plaque containing bacteria, to which the body reacts with inflammation.
Untreated inflammation can lead to periodontitis and pose a burden for the entire body. Bacteria from the gums may, for example, increase the risk of heart disease, further complicate diabetes, or negatively affect pregnancy.
We definitely recommend visiting a dental hygienist as soon as possible – not only will they professionally clean your teeth and gums, but they will also recommend suitable aids and products to use at home. To prevent and treat gum inflammation, it is necessary to maintain good oral hygiene, especially by regularly using an interdental brush.
A deep cleaning of the roots of the teeth under the gums. In our Prague office, we use ultrasound and special curettes (hand instruments) to remove tartar and bacterial deposits from the so-called periodontal pockets, which cannot be reached with a regular toothbrush. Specialised loupes – magnifying glasses – by Ergo help us achieve maximum precision, gentleness, and safety.
We treat patients under local anaesthesia when necessary, so you don’t have to worry about any pain. After the treatment, you may feel some minor sensitivity, but this will quickly subside.
Gingivitis is a reversible condition and, with proper and consistent brushing, can usually be managed in about 14 days.
Periodontitis, on the other hand, is a chronic disease in which bone and connective tissue around the tooth are lost. In this case, a complete recovery is no longer possible, but the disease can be stopped or slowed down, monitored regularly, and treated with long-term maintenance care in cooperation with the patient.
In severe stages of periodontitis, tooth loss may also occur. If you already have periodontitis, we will be able to significantly improve and stabilise the condition, but lost bone cannot be restored.
Periodontal treatment always takes place in cooperation with a dentist, who decides on the overall treatment plan. In most cases, you do not need to visit a periodontist at first – your dentist will refer you to a dental hygienist for the so-called hygienic phase of treatment.
This phase includes:
In most cases, the hygienic phase leads to a significant improvement. However, in cases which are impossible to resolve without direct visualisation or surgical intervention, your dentist may refer you to a specialised periodontology clinic.
The goal is always to choose the most appropriate, safe, and individual treatment procedure to stabilise the disease in the long run.
Periodontitis is an infectious disease caused by specific bacteria that can be transmitted through saliva, for example when kissing or sharing cutlery. Although the transmission of bacteria alone is not sufficient for the disease to develop, it poses a high risk when combined with poor oral hygiene. This is why we often recommend preventive examinations for our patients’ partners as well.
Bleeding is a sign of gum inflammation. It often signifies that your brushing technique is not ideal or that you are not using the right interdental brushes. Inflammation is the gums’ response to irritation by accumulated plaque.
Unfortunately, yes. It is the main cause of tooth loss in adults. Inflammation gradually destroys the ligaments and bone that hold the tooth in place. Without treatment, the teeth will begin to loosen and eventually fall out. If we start treatment early, we can stabilise the process in its early and middle stages and save your teeth.
