Encyclopedia: Gingival and Periodontal Pocket
A periodontal pocket is a dental term indicating the presence of an abnormally deepened gingival sulcus as it contacts a tooth. Contrary to what may be perceived by most people, the interface between a tooth and the surrounding gingival tissue is a dynamic place. The gingival tissue forms a crevice surrounding the tooth, not unlike a miniature fluid-filled moat, within which floats food debris, and both endogenous and exogenous cells...
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I went to the dentists and the hygienists measured the pockets on my teeth, but...
she can't remember them. She was likely checking for unhealthy sites and if there were none she didn't need to remember anything other then healthy. Many hygienists do not chart...
Asked by Lynda A - 9 months ago
I've read about it but do the gums recede between your teeth or do they...
My mother is a dental assistant first off...but gum recession can some from actually brushing your teeth too hard or not flossing enough. The gum line recedes away from...
Asked by MnM16 - 21 months ago
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Surgical techniques aim to reduce or completely eliminate periodontal pockets......
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Apr 23, 2008
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Arestin for periodontal pockets
Has anyone had the treatment for periodontal disease. My dental hygienist has reccommended it for three pockets in and around two of my molars. I'm concerned about the interaction of Arestin with my
Jul 18, 2008
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Is laser periodontal therapy mad science or just the regular...
My dentist found a periodontal pocket in one of my molars and wants to use freakin' laser beams on it via a procedure called LANAP. (Insurance calls it LPT, for Laser Periodontal Therapy.) He says
Sep 10, 2008
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Root Canal Treatment
The term "root canal" refers to the process of treating a badly damaged or infected tooth by cleaning out the canals inside it. Advances in dentistry have made it such that most people who undergo root canals feel little or no pain. In fact, it's likely that living with a decaying tooth will cause more pain than getting it repaired. This slide show guides you through the reasons a root canal may be necessary and the steps taken during a root canal procedure.
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