Prevention — preventing instead of treating
A clean tooth rarely falls ill.
Dentist, prevention, oral hygiene and diet
The four pillars of dental health are your dentist as a partner in health, professional prevention, careful oral hygiene at home and a considered, tooth-friendly diet. To preserve both the function of the teeth (breaking down food) and their appearance, their care and upkeep play a special role. Who would not want to keep their own teeth for life? Once teeth are damaged or even lost, modern dentistry does offer high-quality replacements with all-ceramic crowns and bridges or dental implants – but these are never an equal substitute for your own natural teeth
„Prevention is better than drilling.“ – Modern dentistry is shifting its focus away from restorative work towards prevention-oriented care. Prevention is the most comfortable and the most successful route to healthy, well-kept teeth. It helps to avoid elaborate treatment of damage and the loss of teeth. A clean tooth rarely falls ill. Combined with daily care at home and regular check-ups at the dentist, prevention helps to keep teeth and gums healthy into old age
In economic terms, the widespread diseases caries, gingivitis and periodontitis cause enormous costs and burden both the private purse and the health system
From a medical point of view, prevention can markedly reduce the risk of disease, and early detection can prevent pathological changes. Scientific studies confirm the success of professional tooth cleaning and prevention. Every healthy, natural tooth is better than the most perfect replacement
In the spaces between the teeth – areas that are often hard to reach – deposits and tartar form, creating ideal conditions for bacteria to grow
According to current studies, around 80 % of Germans have inflamed gums (gingivitis) and around 45 to 65 % of adults have periodontal disease (periodontitis). Caries and periodontitis are the diseases that, left untreated, most often lead to the loss of teeth
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