Gum or periodontal disease causes the sulcus to deepen into a pocket. A periodontal probe can determine whether you have developed any pockets and the depth of those pockets. Generally, the more severe the disease, the deeper the pocket.
Dental x-rays or radiographs also may be tken to evaluate the amount of bone supporting the teeth and to detect other problems not visible with the naked eye.
You may schedule an orthodontic
appointment with Dr. William Trepp in his Pasadena, MD office by calling
410.696.4624 or in his Clinton, MD office by calling 301.868.6200.
Written inquiries should be mailed to: 3020 Mountain RD, Pasadena, MD 21122,
USA or 8918 Woodyard RD, Clinton, MD 20735, USA