Oral Surgery & Periodontics
Pocket Reduction Surgery
Closing the spaces where disease hides.
25,000+ patients served since 2001
The Anthem approach
As periodontal disease advances, gums detach from teeth, forming deep pockets that shelter bacteria beyond the reach of any toothbrush or routine cleaning. Left alone, those pockets deepen until teeth loosen and fail.
Pocket reduction surgery folds back the gum, removes the infection and hardened deposits at the root, smooths damaged bone, and secures the tissue snugly against the tooth — closing the spaces where disease hides and giving you a maintainable, healthy mouth again.
- Halts advanced periodontal disease
- Saves teeth that would otherwise be lost
- Makes home care effective again
- Reduces the systemic inflammation gum disease drives
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OfficeAnthem Dental Menifee
InsuranceMost major plans accepted, incl. Medi-Cal Dental & IEHP. Details
FinancingCareCredit & Sunbit — payments that fit your budget
New patients$125 exam & X-rays without insurance
What to expect
Your visit, step by step.
Complete periodontal charting and imaging
Comfortable, fully anesthetized treatment
Deep deposits removed, bone recontoured
Tissue secured; maintenance plan begins
FAQ
Pocket Reduction Surgery — your questions, answered.
When is pocket reduction surgery necessary?
When pockets measure 5mm or deeper after scaling and root planing, surgery is often the only way to make those areas cleanable and stop the disease.
What is recovery like?
Mild swelling and tenderness for several days, managed with medication and a soft diet. Most patients return to work within a day or two.
Will my teeth be saved?
That's the goal — and caught in time, usually yes. Combined with ongoing periodontal maintenance, pocket reduction dramatically improves long-term tooth survival.
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Ask us about pocket reduction surgery — no pressure, ever.
Comprehensive exam and full digital X-rays for new patients without insurance. Dental emergencies welcome — we do our best to see you quickly.