Why would you look on the internet rather than just asking your dentist (and then looking on the internet, so you can get a better dentist if they’re confused or lying)? the “mm of pocket depth” matches what my hygienist told me long ago, and she also explained that they check it periodically because the number itself isn’t that useful—they’re looking for changes and combination with other evidence (gum bleeding, appearance, etc.).
Why would you look on the internet rather than just asking your dentist (and then looking on the internet, so you can get a better dentist if they’re confused or lying)? the “mm of pocket depth” matches what my hygienist told me long ago, and she also explained that they check it periodically because the number itself isn’t that useful—they’re looking for changes and combination with other evidence (gum bleeding, appearance, etc.).