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Dental teams waiting until pockets are 5-6 mm deep before beginning treatment while patients loose valuable bone that could have been saved. how?
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Which teams ?: The dentists and specialists treating you? If you are unhappy or unsure of the diagnosis or treatment planning of your periodontal care, you should seek a second opinion. It is always better to be confident in the skills of your caregivers.
Answered 5/10/2013
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2nd Opinion: 2nd opinion would be advisable. You date indicates treatment would be in order back when pockets were at 3 mm or before.
Answered 5/10/2013
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