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Dentistry - Further information
Dental and jaw diseases usually include all diseases, injuries and malformations in the tooth, mouth and jaw area. The best-known conditions that are treated by dental and jaw disease experts include
- tooth decay,
- gingivitis(inflammation of the gums) and
- periodontitis
jaw fractures, CMD, bite anomalies and temporomandibular joint disorders.
Dental diseases are not just an aesthetic problem for those affected. If left untreated, they can also lead to severe pain and serious consequential damage.
Dental diseases such as caries, gingivitis and periodontitis can usually be traced back to poor or incorrect oral hygiene. For this reason, targeted preventive care and prevention is very important, especially by brushing your teeth regularly at least twice a day (in the morning after breakfast and in the evening before going to bed) using the correct tooth brushing technique.
Another possible measure to prevent dental diseases is professional teeth cleaning at the dentist.