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Prevention & early detection

Dental Check-Up in Wuppertal

Regular check-ups help us pick up decay, gum problems and small changes early — often before they start to hurt. We examine calmly, explain things in plain language and look after children, adults and whole families over the long term. Appointments and explanations are available in English.
For the whole family — children and adults
Early detection of decay and periodontitis
A Bonusheft entry at your check-up

Why prevention is worth it

If you come for regular check-ups, you will as a rule keep your own teeth healthy for longer — and often spare yourself the larger treatments. At a check-up we look for early decay, check the gums and any existing fillings, and discuss what makes sense for your teeth. With statutory health insurance (gesetzliche Krankenversicherung, GKV), adults are entitled to two check-ups per calendar year: one in each half of the calendar year, with at least four months between them. Children and anyone at raised risk are seen more often. What matters to us: no wagging finger, just calm information and a clear next step.

What a good check-up includes

A check-up is more than a quick look inside the mouth. These are the building blocks we count as thorough prevention — which of them make sense depends on your age and your situation.
A thorough examination
A thorough examination

We check every tooth, every existing filling and the gums systematically. That way changes are noticed early, often before they cause any complaints.

Early detection of decay
Early detection of decay

Early decay usually does not hurt and is not always visible to the naked eye. Caught early, it can as a rule be treated very gently — often with a small filling instead of a large treatment.

Gum (periodontitis) screening
Gum (periodontitis) screening

We watch for signs of gum inflammation and receding gums. Periodontitis can then be recognised early and treated deliberately, before it does lasting damage to the tissues that hold the teeth in place.

X-rays only where they are needed
X-rays only where they are needed

When we need a closer look between the teeth or underneath fillings, an X-ray can be useful. We take one only on a justified indication — that is, when it genuinely adds something to the diagnosis.

Prevention for children
Prevention for children

Children’s teeth need particular attention. We explain things in a way children understand, show them how to brush properly and make sure their teeth are well looked after from the start — without pressure and with plenty of patience.

Prevention for adults and for children

Prevention does not look the same at every stage of life. For adults it is mainly about keeping an eye on the teeth, fillings and gums you already have, and stopping decay early. A professional clean (professionelle Zahnreinigung, PZR) complements the check-up and removes deposits where brushing at home reaches its limits. For children, the focus is on accompanying the first teeth, introducing the dental visit playfully and prevention that suits their age. Since January 2026, children under six have six early-detection appointments, Z1 to Z6, documented in the yellow booklet (Gelbes Heft), with fluoride varnish twice per calendar half-year; from six to seventeen there is one check-up per calendar half-year, plus individual prevention and fissure sealing. Our aim is that children develop a good, fear-free relationship with dental care from an early age — so that check-ups later on stay a matter of course.

Bonusheft and insurance cover — what prevention gets you

Regular check-ups are not only good for your teeth, they pay off in concrete terms. Here is how the bonus booklet, your insurance cover and any later tooth replacement fit together.

  • The check-up is covered by insurance

    Statutory health insurance covers the dental check-up twice per calendar year for adults — one appointment in each half of the calendar year, with at least four months between them. There are normally no costs for you, and the first consultation with us is free of charge (0 €) in any case.

  • Keep your Bonusheft without gaps

    At your check-up you receive an entry in the bonus booklet (Bonusheft). As an adult, one documented check-up per calendar year is enough for that entry — the booklet is kept from the age of twelve, and between twelve and eighteen an entry is needed in each half of the calendar year. Miss a year and the count starts again from zero. Kept without gaps, the booklet raises the fixed subsidy (Festzuschuss) your fund pays if you ever need a crown or denture: from 60 per cent of the standard care to 70 per cent after five unbroken years, and to 75 per cent after ten.

  • Prevention keeps treatments small

    Coming regularly for check-ups can, as a rule, reduce tooth loss and often avoid larger procedures. Problems are picked up early, while they are still small and can be treated gently.

Frequently asked questions about check-ups

Short, honest answers to the questions patients most often have about prevention and the Bonusheft.

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For adults with statutory insurance, two check-ups per calendar year are covered — one in each half of the year, with at least four months between them. If your risk is higher, we may suggest shorter intervals. Mehr dazu: How often should you go to the dentist?

At a check-up we often spot decay, gum problems or leaking filling margins before they turn into anything bigger. Mehr dazu: Why do check-ups matter?

Statutory insurance covers the check-up itself — two per calendar year for adults — and the removal of tartar once per calendar year. For children there are the early-detection appointments and age-appropriate prevention. A professional clean (PZR) is not a statutory benefit; some funds contribute towards it voluntarily, so it is worth asking your own fund. Mehr dazu: Which preventive care does health insurance pay for?

Check-ups, a look at decay and gums, advice on home care and, where it is useful, a professional clean. Mehr dazu: Zahnvorsorge für Erwachsene.

For children it is about catching decay early, building good brushing habits and getting used to the dentist without fear. Under the age of six there are six early-detection appointments (Z1 to Z6) recorded in the yellow booklet, with fluoride varnish twice per calendar half-year; from six to seventeen, a check-up in each calendar half-year plus individual prevention and fissure sealing. Mehr dazu: Zahnvorsorge für Kinder.

Early decay often causes no pain and sometimes shows only as white spots, rough patches or dark margins. Mehr dazu: Early detection of decay.

Warning signs can be bleeding gums, bad breath, receding gums or loose teeth — the examination is what settles it. Mehr dazu: Früherkennung von Parodontitis.

Regular check-ups, good oral hygiene and treating decay or periodontitis early all help you keep your own teeth for as long as possible. Mehr dazu: How can tooth loss be prevented?.

We check the teeth, fillings, gums and bite, and where there is a justified reason, X-ray findings as well — depending on your individual situation. Mehr dazu: What is examined at a check-up?.

Besides your regular appointments, come promptly if you have pain, bleeding, loose teeth or any change inside your mouth. Mehr dazu: When should you come in for a check?.

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If you already have a plan or a 3D scan (DVT/CBCT), we review the proposed treatment, explain the alternatives and go through cost, choice of material and technique in plain language.
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