The Secret Gum Test Hygienists Do Every Visit

What do the numbers during a gum exam at the dentist really mean? In this video, I explain periodontal charting, also called perio charting or probing measurements, and what those gum numbers tell us about your oral health. We’ll talk about healthy gum pocket numbers like 1, 2, and 3 millimeters, what a 4 mm pocket can mean, and why 5 mm pockets and deeper may be signs of gum disease, bone loss, or the need for a deep cleaning. I also explain the difference between normal gum measurements, periodontal pockets, gingivitis, periodontitis, and gum recession so you can better understand what your dental hygienist is checking during your routine dental exam and cleaning appointment. If you’ve ever wondered, “Are my gums OK?” or heard numbers being called out during your dental checkup, this video will help you understand what those dental numbers actually mean. 🦷 MY FREE ORAL CARE GUIDE: https://bit.ly/free-oral-hygiene-routine-guide 🪥 SHOP MY STOREFRONT: https://bit.ly/4jgJPdG 🦷 RELATED VIDEOS: https://youtu.be/09vaxDlS7bY https://youtu.be/_HiX66SvNF4 https://youtu.be/jAsNJcb4iag 🦷 WANT MORE TEETH TALK? ▶ newsletter: https://bit.ly/ttg-subscribe ▶ bettermouth app: https://www.bettermouth.com/ ▶ website: https://teethtalkgirl.com ▶ shop happyteeth: https://givehappyteeth.com/ ▶ amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/teethtalk 🦷 SUPPORT THIS CONTENT: ▶ patreon: https://www.patreon.com/teethtalkgirl ▶ youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoWqwg_7NXuvoJZIgzHf8Dw/join 🦷 SOURCES: https://jada.ada.org/article/S0002-8177(21)00483-9/fulltext https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6516960/ https://www.ada.org/sitecore/content/ADA-Organization/ADA/MouthHealthy/home/all-topics-a-z/scaling-and-root-planing https://www.ada.org/en/resources/ada-library/oral-health-topics/periodontitis https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adaj.2015.01.021 https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/all-topics-a-z/gum-disease 🦷 BACKGROUND MUSIC: artlist.io 🦷 NOTE: This video does not provide medical advice and is intended for informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your dentist or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or dental condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard or seen on social media. ☮️ ❤️ 🦷