11/13/2025
The smaller the numbers that Dr. Madwar calls out while examining your teeth's pocket depth the better! The gaps between your teeth and gum should be as small as possible.
If you hear alot of zeros and ones, that's excellent! If you hear mostly twos and threes, that means you have some inflammation that may be fixed by, perhaps, stepping up your flossing. If you hear fours or higher, you'll need deeper cleanings and may be on the cusp of gum disease.