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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
scaling and root planing,
a Pocket Depth Reduction procedure is often
a solution. |
| During a Pocket Depth Reduction procedure, Dr. Petrosky
gently folds back the gum and removes the disease-causing
bacteria and infection. |
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Dr. Petrosky
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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