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I was told i had 3mm pockets & dentist said 3-4 is usually not too seriouse. he said to floss more & keep brushing everyday. is 3mm pockets a worry?
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Perio Pockets: Pocket depth of 1-3 is generally healthy although we look at other factors such as the tone and texture of the gums, the presence or absence of bleeding and the amount of gum recession.
Answered 6/29/2016
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