Q: My dentist told me that I have a deep pocket between two molars. He prescribed antibiotics and Peridex 3 times a day, and to keep the pocket clean by flossing regularly throughout the day. Can a deep pocket can be reversed, and with what forms of treatment? A: Generally, we treat deep pockets with

Q: How painful is pocket depth reduction? A: Traditional pocket depth reduction surgery is more invasive than the laser approach, which is much more patient-friendly. Traditional pocket reduction surgery, which we performed most commonly for 20 years, is more aggressive and can be much more discomforting to the patient.