What Causes Periodontal Pockets, and Can They Be Reversed?
If you have been diagnosed with periodontal (gum) disease, you may have been told you have periodontal pockets that need treatment. We are periodontal disease experts at Lawn Dental Center in Chicago, IL . Read on for answers to common questions about the causes of periodontal pockets and whether the effects can be reversed. What Are Periodontal Pockets? First, let's start with what periodontal pockets are. Periodontal pockets form when your gums pull away from your teeth. This occurs when plaque and tartar buildup around teeth cause inflammation and infection. As the inflammation gets worse, it causes the gum tissue attachments and bone that hold your teeth in place to break down. Then, spaces or pockets form between the gums and teeth. Deeper periodontal pockets provide more space for even more damaging bacteria to collect. As pockets grow deeper, more bone loss occurs, and eventually, this can lead to tooth loss if gum disease continues untreated. Main Causes of Periodontal