{"id":5521,"date":"2021-01-04T08:52:38","date_gmt":"2021-01-04T07:52:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zahnaerzte-im-kaisersaal.de\/parodontitis\/"},"modified":"2022-04-01T10:17:14","modified_gmt":"2022-04-01T08:17:14","slug":"parodontitis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zahnaerzte-im-kaisersaal.de\/en\/parodontitis\/","title":{"rendered":"Periodontitis – Intensive Teeth Cleaning"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Periodontitis – Intensive Teeth Cleaning
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Periodontitis: A Hidden Dental Danger That Can Threaten The Whole Body\n<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n
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What is periodontitis?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Periodontitis, often referred to as \u201cperiodontal disease,\u201d is caused by excess bacterial plaque. When bacteria multiply in the mouth, the body first reacts with gum inflammation (gingivitis). Subsequently, if gingivitis is not treated, periodontitis develops. These inflammatory processes gradually destroy the tissue and bone surrounding the tooth. As a result, the teeth become loose and fall out. Several studies have shown that if periodontal bacteria enter the bloodstream, the risk of heart attack, heart disease, diabetes, or premature birth increases, making periodontitis a serious health risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What causes periodontitis?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The main cause of periodontitis is poor oral hygiene. Aggravating negative factors are smoking, high stress, a weakened immune system, high blood sugar levels, hormonal changes, an unbalanced diet, specific vasodilators, or blood pressure-lowering drugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How is periodontitis diagnosed?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The dentist first performs a manual clinical examination of the teeth and surrounding tissue that takes into account the following markers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n