- When supporting tissue and bone is destroyed, "pockets" form around the teeth.

A pocket reduction procedure is recommended when periodontal pockets that are too deep to clean with daily at-home oral hygiene and a professional care routine.

During this procedure, Dr. Paul Chang folds back the gum tissue and removes the disease-causing bacteria before securing the tissue into place. In some cases, irregular surfaces of the damaged bone are smoothed to limit areas where disease-causing bacteria can hide. This allows the gum tissue to better reattach to healthy bone.

What are the benefits of this procedure?

Reducing pocket depth and eliminating existing bacteria are important to prevent damage caused by the progression of periodontal disease and to help you maintain a healthy smile. Eliminating bacteria alone may not be sufficient to prevent disease recurrence. Deeper pockets are more difficult for you and your dental care professional to clean, so it's important for you to reduce them. Reduced pockets and a combination of daily oral hygiene and professional maintenance care increase your chances of keeping your natural teeth – and decrease the chance of serious health problems associated with periodontal disease.

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Periodontics & Implant Center of McKinney 

Dr. Paul P. Chang D.D.S., M.S.
-Board Certified Periodontist & Prosthodontist 

Dr. Catherine Tatum D.D.S., M.S.
-Board Certified Periodontist

321 N. Central Expressway, Suite 101
(Inside of Prosperity Bank Building)
McKinney, TX 75070

Phone: 972-540-5700
Fax: 214-544-8700