Periodontal Pockets
Moderate periodontal disease affects the majority of people at some time in their lives. About 80% of adults have some bone loss, and between 40%-50% have bleeding gums. If you've ever been told that you have a periodontal pocket or “pocketing”, you've experienced this. Treatment requirements vary depending on the severity or depth of the pocket or pockets you have. Only your dentist can tell you what your specific treatment needs are. It is not uncommon for people who have been treated for periodontal disease to have some pockets remaining. The biggest problem this creates is in daily cleaning. Traditional methods, such as brushing, flossing or rinsing are limited to how far they can reach into a pocket. To improve your cleaning of a pocket, use a Waterpik® dental water jet with a tip called the Pik Pocket® subgingival tip. This tip is easy to use and gently cleans the pocket up to 90% of the depth of the pocket.
