In fact, one study showed that smokers are five times more likely than nonsmokers to have gum diseases. The dentist also will check for gum recession. Deeper pockets may signal advanced disease. By taking mouth x-rays to check for any loss of the bone that helps anchor teeth, another sign of periodontitis. The dentits uses the probe to measure the periodontal pocket.
Most people find probing only midly uncomfortable.
By controlling the infection. By scaling and root planing These are deep-cleaning procedures that get rid of the plaque. Scaling means scraping off the tartar from above and beneath the gumline. Planing the tooth root until it is smooth gets rid of rough spots where. These are the only mouthrinses approved for treating periodontitis.