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My periodontist thinks i worry too much. but i want to get more second opinions. is pocket depth checking something that should be avoided?
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My periodontist told me to get a class 5 redone. I had a class 5 done 3.5 years ago. did the dentist who did my class 5 do it wrong?
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Periodontist appears to be too aggressive when probing by "poking". Can the probe push further down past the underside of the pocket in some cases?
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My periodontist thinks my teeth are big and my jaws are small and this is causing my gum recession. If my teeth have no mobility, could he be right?
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Gums red swollen bleed w waterpik/brush and DONT hurt. Periodontist thinks its sensitivity to acidic food. What is best care for gums when irritated?
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