Oral health & oral hygiene

For healthy teeth and a radiant smile, effective oral hygiene is indispensable. However, oral hygiene not only involves removing plaque and the remains of food from the teeth, it also means caring for the gums and the entire oral microbiome. Thus, cavities, enamel wear, gum irritation and other diseases are prevented.

In this guide, you will find useful information on teeth, gums and oral health.

Teeth

[Translate to en_DE:] Zahnaufbau

Tooth structure

What does a tooth look like on the inside? And are there differences between molars and incisors? In this article you will discover the structure of a human tooth, find out which areas need special protection during your daily oral hygiene routine and what medical approaches are available to restore your teeth.

[Translate to en_DE:] Zahnschmelz

Enamel

Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body. Over time, however, it is worn away. In this article you will learn what enamel is, what function it has for oral health, how to detect enamel wear and how to restore your own enamel.

Sensitive teeth

Individuals suffering from sensitive teeth know the sudden, flash-like pain which will follow after savouring cold, hot, sour or sweet foods. Here, you will find the most frequent causes for the so-called dentin hypersensitivity and what you can do about it!

Gums

Periodontitis

Periodontitis

Periodontitis – also known as gum disease – is inflammation of the tooth socket. In many patients, this disease goes unnoticed for some time, as there are only a few symptoms during the initial stages. In this article you will find out how to recognise periodontitis and how to treat it.