09/02/2026
🦷 2mm vs. 8mm — what’s the difference?
Those little numbers you hear us calling out during your cleaning tell us a LOT about the health of your gums! 👀
✅ 2mm pocket: Generally healthy gum tissue
🚨 8mm pocket: A sign of periodontal (gum) disease
So, what causes those pockets to get deeper? 🤔
When plaque and tartar build up along and below the gumline, bacteria can cause inflammation and infection. Over time, the gums can pull away from the teeth and the bone supporting the teeth can begin to break down, creating deeper pockets where even more bacteria can collect.
As periodontal disease progresses, these pockets can continue to deepen and lead to more bone loss around the teeth.
That’s why probing is so important! Catching gum disease early can help us protect your gums, bone, and teeth. 🦷💪
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