How deep should tooth pockets be?
In a healthy mouth, the pocket depth is usually between 1 and 3 millimeters (mm). Pockets deeper than 4 mm may indicate periodontitis. Pockets deeper than 5 mm cannot be cleaned well. Take dental X-rays to check for bone loss in areas where your dentist observes deeper pocket depths.
Can you shrink gum pockets?
The first nonsurgical step usually involves a special cleaning, called “scaling and root planing,” to remove plaque and tartar deposits on the tooth and root surfaces. This procedure helps gum tissue to heal and periodontal pockets to shrink. This is sometimes referred to as “peri- odontal cleaning” or “deep cleaning.”
Is 7mm gum pockets bad?
Tooth roots are only 10 – 12 mm long, so when the pockets between your teeth and gums are 7mm or greater, your teeth are in severe danger of being lost.
What does a gum score of 5 mean?
5-7mm with bleeding means tissue damage and probably bone loss. More hygiene visits and special treatment will probably be necessary in addition to better at-home care. 7mm and above with bleeding is generally the advanced stage of periodontal disease.
What are deep pockets in gums?
Deep pockets, or periodontal pockets, are when there are spaces around the gum line that have become infected. Deep pockets create a perfect environment for bacteria to grow. This can spread infection to the bone and structure around the teeth, potentially leading to gum disease or tooth loss.
What is a Greenteeth® tooth?
The Greenteeth® design is unique in that the tooth can be quickly rotated three times to give your machine three sharp cutting edges before the tooth needs to be sharpened. The 1100 Series Red Deep Dish tooth is more aggressive and has a more deep concave edge compared to the Green Standard Dish.
What kind of teeth do lopro Greenteeth come in?
LoPro Greenteeth® come in 500, 700, and 900 series for top performance on stump cutters up to 65 hp. Wearsharp LoPro teeth are available for optimum performance. Start cutting with LoPro Greenteeth® now! The 1100 series Greentooth is built for the largest stump cutting machines on the market.
What are the 1100 series Greentooth teeth?
The 1100 series Greentooth is built for the largest stump cutting machines on the market. Wearsharp 1100-series teeth are available for optimum performance. Improve your heavy-duty stump cutter here!
Can root planing fix a 5mm pocket in a tooth?
When I see an isolated 5mm pocket in an area where everything else look pristine, I take a peek at the X-ray. When there’s an overhang, root planing won’t fix the pocket. One of the most common ways to fix broken teeth and cavities is by crowning them.