Clinical term
periodontal pocket
A deepened space between tooth and gum where bacteria collect out of reach of a toothbrush. Pocket depth is what a dentist measures to grade gum disease.
Reviewed by Dr. Amit Sharma, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon · Last reviewed 3 September 2026
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