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. Fallin
gently folds back the gum and removes the disease-causing bacteria
and infection.
Dr. Fallin
will then smooth the root surfaces and, if necessary, reshape
the gum and bone.
This will allow the gums to form smaller, healthier pockets.
