Pocket Redcution

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A pocket reduction is designed to remove one of the areas where bacteria most often collect. When gums deteriorate, either due to age or infection, the supportive tissue around the teeth becomes loose, forming enlarged pockets around the base of the teeth. These pockets are a breeding ground for infection and must be closed to prevent decay. Your periodontist in Redwood City, CA will carefully perform a pocket reduction procedure by first pulling back your gum to clean out the pockets of bacteria. Then he or she will suture the gum into place so it fits more tightly around the teeth. Redwood City Dental Team has contacts with some of the best doctors in the Redwood City, San Carlos, and Menlo Park areas for performing pocket reduction surgery, and patients report excellent results and decreased occurrence of infection, so if you are experiencing problems with the health of your gums, contact Redwood City Dental Team today.