Gum Pocket Reduction

Are you experiencing painful and swollen gums with visible pockets around your teeth? If you believe that you may have gum disease, you should seek treatment for periodontics in Fresno, CA. Visit the office of an experienced dental implant and periodontal specialist, Dr. Alexander Pritsky today. He can provide advanced care for your gums.

What is Gum Pocket Reduction?

Periodontal disease affects the gums. Pockets form around the bone and teeth. These gum pockets make it easy for bacteria to get under the gum tissue and around the teeth. If the disease is allowed to advance, it will cause bone, tissue, and tooth loss.

When you visit our office for periodontics in Fresno, CA, Dr. Pritsky will evaluate the state of your gums. During a gum pocket reduction, he will fold back your gum tissue and remove disease-causing bacteria. Reducing these gum pockets will stop more bacteria from forming and stop the further progression of periodontal disease.

After this procedure in our office, it may take your gums 2 - 4 weeks to properly heal. Deeper pockets may take several months to heal. For proper healing during this time, you should stick with a soft food diet for at least a few days. Our office will see you for a follow-up appointment to make sure your gums are healing as expected.

If you are experiencing swollen gums, bleeding gums, loose teeth, separation teeth, bad breath, you may have gum disease.

How Can I Prevent Gum Disease?

It is important to care for your gums and teeth. If you don’t practice proper dental hygiene, your gums may suffer. Here are some ways you can prevent gum disease:

• Avoid smoking
• Brush two times a day
• Get dental cleanings
• Use mouthwash
• Brush with fluoride toothpaste

Don’t let gum disease progress any further. If you need help with periodontics in Fresno, CA, call (559) 298-3900. Dr. Pritsky can help you treat your gum issues in a relaxed environment.