You know what a pocket is, but somehow, you doubt a periodontal pocket is something you’d want to store your keys in. Indeed, this oral condition creates a bad sort of space between your teeth and your gums. They’re caused by gum disease, and if you have them, you should contact your periodontist for a scaling and root planing ASAP. Keep reading to learn all about periodontal pockets and how they’re treated.
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