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Understanding Gum Pockets06/01/2004 |
I have a bridge and a large crown (not adjacent) in my lower jaw. After not flossing for a few days, I developed gum pockets in those areas. My dentist suggested I see a periodontist, but after taking the antibiotics, flossing and keeping the areas scrupulously clean, the pockets have disappeared. What causes the gum pockets and are they likely to recur without additional treatment? Thank you.
Pockets are caused by not keeping the areas clean. Continued flossing and regular professional cleanings are needed to prevent pockets.
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Nancy L Clelland, DMD, MSD Professor of Restorative & Prosthetic Dentistry College of Dentistry The Ohio State University |
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