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Michael Hood DDS, Cosmetic Dentist Phoenix

Pocket Depth Reduction
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Normal, healthy gums have small pockets around each tooth. The bacteria and infection associated with periodontitis causes these pockets to become deeper, trapping more bacteria and causing more infection. When the pockets become too deep for scaling and root planing, a Pocket Depth Reduction procedure is often a solution.

During a Pocket Depth Reduction procedure, Dr. Hood gently folds back the gum and removes the disease-causing bacteria and infection.
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Dr. Hood will then smooth the root surfaces and, if necessary, reshape the gum and bone.

This will allow the gums to form smaller, healthier pockets.
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Cosmetic procedures can include Dental Implants, Porcelain Veneers, Porcelain Crowns and Bridges, Tooth Colored Fillings, Smile Makeovers, Invisalign Braces, Laser Periodontal Therapy, and LANAP.
Our Arizona Center for Invisalign and Orthodontics serves the State of Arizona, greater metropolitan Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa and Scottsdale area as well as the greater Tucson and Flagstaff areas.
Our Center for Laser Periodontal Therapy serves the State of Arizona, Greater Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa and Tempe area as well as the Greater Tucson and Flagstaff areas.

All procedures are performed by Invisalign and LANAP (Laser Periodontal Treatment, LPT) Licensed and Certified Dentist, Dr K Michael Hood an Arizona Licensed and Invisalign and Lanap Certified General Dentist.

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