Separation of the frenulum of the tongue and frenulum of the lips

The small frenulum of the tongue and lip can cause problems in the oral cavity, which can be solved quickly and painlessly with methods of modern dentistry, which we plan comprehensively with you in a preliminary discussion and a detailed examination.

limitations in childhood

The lingual ligament connects the lower surface of the tongue to the floor of the mouth. If it has grown too short – which occurs in about five percent of newborns – it restricts the tongue’s mobility, leading to problems with breathing, swallowing and speaking. Therefore, it is advisable to loosen this adhesion as early as possible. During the short procedure, the connecting membrane between the tongue and the base of the tongue is severed or incised to lengthen it. The lip ligament is located between the incisors and connects the inside of the lips to the upper and lower jaw. If it sits too low or is too tight, it forces the central incisors apart. The resulting gap between the front teeth often leads to a lisp and is also a burden for those affected for aesthetic reasons.

Conclusion

With the help of a CO ₂ laser, both the tongue and the lip ligament can be separated very gently and brought into the right shape, saving time, without a scalpel and with little bleeding. Especially in paediatrics, laser treatment has numerous advantages, as it can treat the sensitive soft tissue gently and precisely. The uncomplicated and short procedure is usually not covered by health insurance.

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Prevention is the best protection

In order to keep the teeth and the periodontium healthy and at the same time ensure an attractive smile, regular and intensive dental care with the right brushing technique and compliance with check-up intervals are essential. We would be happy to advise you on the possibilities of preventive tooth cleaning at home and on site in the practice, so that pathological conditions in the oral cavity do not arise and make lengthy treatments necessary.

How to do it

• Detailed reporting, identification of problem areas with discussion
• Control and guidance for care at home
• Fluoridation of the teeth with varnish or gel
• Professional teeth cleaning and plaque removal
• Elimination of irritating factors on fillings and dentures
• Sealing caries-free teeth

Periodontal disease and prevention

Periodontal disease – referred to as periodontitis in its acute form – occurs when gums and jaw bones chronically and gradually recede as a result of inflammation caused by stubborn bacteria and tartar, for example as a result of poor nutrition, incorrect dental care or illness. The consequences are loosening of the teeth and ultimately tooth loss. In order to prevent this, we offer you various therapy options from medication to operations. Timely and regular prophylaxis, for example in the form of check-ups or professional tooth cleaning, means that longer treatments are not even necessary.

The therapy

Inflammation of the gums or inflammation of the implant can be treated without side effects using modern photodynamic therapy with gentle laser light. If the gums have become inflamed by bacteria and their toxins and there is a risk of destruction of the jawbone, antimicrobial PDT therapy is an effective alternative to conventional periodontitis treatment, which can require surgical measures and antibiotics in complicated cases. With PDT therapy, on the other hand, the gum and bone pockets are professionally cleaned, plaque is removed and bacteria are sustainably reduced by the application of dye molecules and laser light, which is largely painless. In this way, the natural balance is quickly restored with a healthy flora in the pockets and inflammation of the gums subsides quickly. We would be happy to explain all the advantages of PDT therapy for your treatment during a personal consultation.

Effective laser treatment

In order to be able to offer you state-of-the-art dentistry, a laser is often used during treatment in our practice, which requires little anesthesia and guarantees you, the patient, less painful procedures. Surgical, root and pain treatments can be carried out gently and without bleeding and scarring using the laser beam. We would be happy to inform you in detail about all the details and the wide range of applications for laser treatment. Since the laser radiation is only strongly bundled light, there is no health risk for the patient. Further advantages are the positive effect of the laser on the local immune system and cell metabolism as well as the promotion of the production of endogenous substances. The release of the happiness hormone endorphin ensures less pain during the therapy.

The dream of white teeth

Once the substance has darkened inside the tooth, you can opt for the bleaching procedure. When bleaching with additional heat treatment, active oxygen is always used, which decolorizes the color pigments that have penetrated and gently whitens the tooth again. In-office bleaching is carried out on an outpatient basis in the dental practice – quickly and with immediately visible results. Deviated, root-treated teeth can be bleached with the walking bleach method or with heat if the root canal is densely filled and the bleaching agent can be placed in the tooth for a few days.

Conclusion

Carried out under the supervision and control of the dentist, bleaching is a safe procedure back to white teeth and even has a positive side effect: the professional whitening agents harden the enamel and thus protect the tooth. As an aesthetic service, the costs of bleaching are not covered by health insurance companies.

Preserve the natural white of the teeth

Even the most careful dental care is not always effective against the discolouration, plaque and tartar that accumulates over time. If stubborn deposits, bacteria that have penetrated and solid calculus cannot be removed by rinsing or brushing your teeth at home, professional cleaning at the dentist is recommended to avoid tooth decay and periodontal diseases. Hand instruments, powder jet devices such as air flow or ultrasonic methods are used to remove plaque thoroughly and painlessly. The tooth surface is smoothed by the final polishing. Other services to prevent caries and gingivitis are the fluorination of the teeth with rinsing solutions, gels or varnishes to strengthen the resistance of the tooth surfaces and the sealing of tooth ridges. Some health insurance companies grant a subsidy depending on the condition of the teeth, the difference is to be paid by the patient.

Veneers – laugh like a Hollywood star

Veneer comes from the English vocabulary and means something like veneer. Veneers are ceramic shells that restore the row of teeth and look deceptively real compared to the original. Veneers are also used in aesthetic dentistry. In the case of tooth accidents, misaligned teeth or damage to the tooth.

common ailment snoring

Snoring is not harmless, as it can lead to reduced performance and damage to health, such as temporary respiratory arrest. By relaxing the throat and tongue muscles during sleep, the lower jaw and tongue fall backwards and constrict the airways. This causes the soft palate to flutter, resulting in snoring noises of up to 90 decibels. If the airway is completely blocked, there is a temporary stop in breathing. During this apnea, the oxygen saturation of the blood falls, the brain is starved of oxygen, the heart rate slows, and blood pressure rises. The repeated waking of those affected prevents restorative deep sleep.

Remedy: Our laser therapy

We are a certified SNORE3 practice. The treatment with a laser tightens the tissue in the area of the palate. This widens the pharynx and snoring noises can be reduced. Anesthesia is not necessary, occasionally only a slight tingling is noticeable. We would be happy to advise you in detail in our practice during an initial consultation.