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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. Derrick or Dr. Hartley
gently folds back the gum and removes the disease-causing bacteria
and infection. |
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Dr. Derrick or Dr. Hartley
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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