Definition On every healthy tooth there is a gap between the gum line and the point where the gum attaches to the tooth surface. In dentistry this gap is called “sulcus”, which is usually between 0.5 and 2mm deep. If this measurable depth increases above 2mm, it is called a gum pocket, because the gum … Gum pocket
Causes of a gingival pocket The most common cause of gingival pockets is gingivitis or periodontitis. Therefore, the reasons for the development of a gingival pocket and periodontitis and gingivitis are very similar. Insufficient oral hygiene plays the biggest role in the development of gum pockets (especially cleaning of the interdental spaces). However, certain medications … Causes of a gingival pocket | Gum pocket
Accompanying symptoms of a gingival pocket The most common symptoms of gingivitis and periodontitis are bleeding gums (the toothpaste foam when brushing teeth is discolored pink when rinsed), pain in the affected area and swollen gums. Patients also often complain of bad breath, which persists even after brushing teeth. Food remains, bacteria and their metabolic … Accompanying symptoms of a gingival pocket | Gum pocket
