Periodontal Pockets Explained: When Gum Disease Needs Professional Care?
TL;DR What is a Periodontal Pocket? A periodontal pocket forms when the space between your tooth and gum starts to deepen due to gum disease. In a healthy mouth, this space, called the sulcus, is shallow, usually around 1 to 3 mm, and the gums sit snugly against the teeth. When plaque builds up along […]