Treating Periodontal Disease
To diagnose periodontal disease, Dr. Gandhi measures the spaces, or periodontal pockets, between your teeth and gums. When these measurements go beyond a certain depth, and bone loss is evident on your x-rays, he may recommend a periodontal pocket reduction procedure, known as osseous surgery. Unfortunately, these pockets are too deep to clean with daily at-home oral hygiene and a professional care routine, and require advanced help with a reduction procedure to clear the teeth and gums of harmful bacterial deposits.