Periodontal Pocket Irrigation

Healthy gums are closely attached to teeth. But the growth of bacteria and accumulation of tartar on the teeth and under the gums can result in gum disease. When that gum disease becomes advanced, the gums will begin to pull away from the teeth. These loose areas around the teeth are referred to as pockets. Bacteria love to create colonies in these pockets. These colonies can then begin to erode bone in the area. When bone is lost, teeth can become loose and then be lost.

Our dental specialists will make careful examinations of your gums each time you visit our office to detect any signs of gum disease. The depth of these pockets may be measured to see if you are at risk for bone and tooth loss. Our intention is to provide excellence of service every time we see a patient, therefore if we see pockets, we will advise you on the best treatment to reduce their depth.

Washing out pockets with plain water is a way to reduce harmful oral bacteria, wash away food particles and reduce gum inflammation. But a better irrigant is a solution that kills bacteria and provides antimicrobials to prevent the regrowth of bacteria and reduce the chance of tooth decay. 

With every treatment we provide, we want to offer a solution that completely resolves a situation and returns your mouth and teeth to full health. That is the only standard that is acceptable to us. We’ll never settle for just putting the problem off for a future day. When we provide pocket irrigation, we will take every step possible to reduce harmful oral bacteria to the lowest level possible.