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Hello, I’m new to the forum.
I’m 72 years old and I didn’t start having periodontal probe measurements done in my mouth until 8 years ago, after I changed dentists. My pockets were always 2, 3 and a few 4 mm’s.
When the coronavirus occurred, I was afraid to go to the dentist. After 12 months I broke down and made an appointment. My pocket probe readings, taken by the hygienist, were up to 5 mm & 6 mm’s on my back capped molars, and more 4 mm’s than I had before.
I’m meticulous about brushing, flossing, Proxa brushing, antibacterial rinsing, and wearing a night guard. I don’t what else care I could do at home.
I’m worried and I don’t know what should I do next?
I’m 72 years old and I didn’t start having periodontal probe measurements done in my mouth until 8 years ago, after I changed dentists. My pockets were always 2, 3 and a few 4 mm’s.
When the coronavirus occurred, I was afraid to go to the dentist. After 12 months I broke down and made an appointment. My pocket probe readings, taken by the hygienist, were up to 5 mm & 6 mm’s on my back capped molars, and more 4 mm’s than I had before.
I’m meticulous about brushing, flossing, Proxa brushing, antibacterial rinsing, and wearing a night guard. I don’t what else care I could do at home.
I’m worried and I don’t know what should I do next?