Pocket Reduction Therapy

Pocket Reduction Therapy

Are you having a hard time getting rid of bad breath? Do your gums often feel sore or bleed easily when touched or flossed?

The pockets between your teeth where your gums meet can be some of the most difficult places to keep clean. These pockets can trap harmful bacteria and cause bleeding, soreness and bad breath. Eventually, without professional intervention, your gums may lose their natural, healthy attachment to your teeth, causing a gum pocket to develop and deepen over time.

Depending on the nature of your situation, Drs. Hakimi, Vasanthan and Townsend can restore the health of your gums through evidence-based approaches such as deep-cleaning techniques like root planing and scaling. If your gum pockets become too deep and result in moderate to severe periodontitis, we can also engage in pocket reduction therapy and antibiotic treatment to fully eradicate the presence of harmful bacteria and restore gum and bone health around the tooth.

Your teeth were intended to be supported by healthy gums with normal pockets. If you notice any bleeding, soreness, swelling or recession, please call our office and we'll make sure to restore your gums to full health.

Experience Clean, Fresh, Happy Teeth!

During your pocket reduction therapy, Roseville periodontists Hakimi, Vasanthan and Townsend gently fold back your gum tissue and remove any adverse bacteria. We use high-frequency, repeating ultrasonic scalers to remove plaque and tartar below your gumline, smoothing out any areas where harder calculus has developed.

If we notice any bacterial infection remaining, our Rocklin periodontal specialists experts will insert an antimicrobial substance to destroy it and accelerate the healing process. To prevent any bacteria from re-colonizing within your pockets, we may also prescribe an oral or topical antibiotic treatment. When the bacteria is gone, your gum tissue can once again reside up against your teeth in a way that does not harbor any lasting ill-effects.

Our expert Auburn periodontal team and top-notch hygienists are ready to help you improve the health of your gums. Call us today for a comprehensive consultation.