Dental teams waiting until pockets are 5-6 mm deep before beginning treatment while patients loose valuable bone that could have been saved. how?

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.

2nd Opinion: 2nd opinion would be advisable. You date indicates treatment would be in order back when pockets were at 3 mm or before.