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Braces and pockets

 
Braces and pockets
Added: April 11, 2008 - 2:17 PM
By: Patient Email Withheld, Seattle, WA		 Need Dentist / Specialist: No  
Provide Cost Estimate: No  
X-rays Available: Yes  
Case Summary
Braces / Invisilign
Teeth: 1,16,32 
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: January, 2008
Last Cleaning: April 11, 2008
Case Description
I have a couple of 7mm pockets behind my molars, the rest are fine. The orthodontist won't put braces on to fix some movement in my front teeth because of the pockets in the back teeth. How small do the pockets have to get before I can get braces? Or - are there other appliance alternatives?




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Reply: Braces and pockets
added: April 11, 2008 - 3:14 PM
Ideal pockets are 4mm or less. There are options available to treat pockets, if you would like a consultation, I would be very happy to see you. Dr. CLTownsend
 
Reply: Braces and pockets
added: April 11, 2008 - 5:01 PM
generally speaking, perio infection needs to be under control (or not active). if gum therapy is completed and there is no bleeding, it is possible that braces could be placed.

there are many things that need to be considered, so having said all of the above, there may be other reasons why braces should not be done.

   

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