Normal,
healthy gums have small pockets around each tooth. The bacteria and infection
associated with periodontitis causes these pockets to become deeper, trapping
more bacteria and causing more infection. When the pockets become too deep
for , a Pocket Depth Reduction procedure is often a solution.
During a Pocket Depth Reduction procedure, Dr. Patelski gently folds back the gum and removes the disease-causing bacteria and infection.
Dr. Patelski will then smooth the root surfaces and, if necessary, reshape the gum and bone.
This will allow the gums to form smaller, healthier pockets.
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