Code 0 – Healthy gums, no bleeding when probed, no calculus or gingival pockets under 3.5mm. Code 1 – Slight bleeding when probed, no calculus or gingival pockets under 3.5mm. Code 2 – Slight bleeding when probed, Calculus or Plaque present and gingival pockets under 3.5mm.
A larger or a higher number indicates that you have gum issues such as plaque and tartar buildup. If you hear numbers of 0 or 1, you are doing pretty well. 2 and 3 means we need to work on your gums a little more and 4 will require some deeper cleaning and closer monitoring.
A score of 1 means that you have some plaque or bleeding from the edges of your gums. Score 2. 2 means there is some hardened dead plaque attached to your teeth, which some gentle cleaning and a little oral health education can help with.
Why do dentists and assistants call out numbers to each other during oral exams? It's a measurement for oral health! Numbers like 18 or 24 are tooth numbers. Calling out 1, 2, or 3 is a measurement of the top of the gum to its attachment to the tooth.
5 mm - 7 mm with bleeding: Besides almost certain gum disease, bone loss and tissue damage are also possible. 7 mm+ with bleeding: Pockets deeper than 7 mm means advanced gum disease is certain. Surgical intervention may be appropriate to resolve the disease.
Number 3: 1st Molar. Number 4: 2nd Bicuspid also known as 2nd premolar. Number 5: 1st Bicuspid or 1st premolar. Number 6: Cuspid or canine.
We'll help you with some instructions for home and possibly schedule another visit a little sooner. 3-5mm with bleeding could be the beginning of gum disease. This can require additional treatment and more frequent visits. 5-7mm with bleeding means tissue damage and probably bone loss.
Higher numbers indicate that the tissue is inflamed and some dental treatment may be necessary." Typically, 1 – 3 mm is healthy, 4 is a warning and anything over 5 is a call to action to prevent disease. When a 5 or 6 mm pocket is recorded, a deep cleaning may be recommended.
We measure the depth of these pockets whenever we check your gums. <3mm is a healthy depth. > 3mm is a sign of gum disease.
The dentist's scoring between 0 to 4 indicates zero being the best you can get meaning your gums are in excellent condition, and four indicate gum disease. The numbers you hear your dentist calling are the depths of the pockets around the teeth in millimeters. Smaller, tighter pockets usually mean healthier gums.
BPE Signifies
0 Healthy periodontal tissues. 1 Bleeding on probing. 2 Plaque retentive factors such as overhanging restorations or calculus. 3 Probing depths of 3.5-5.5 mm. 4 Probing score of over 5.5 mm.
One of the easiest and most effective ways to improve your gum health is to brush your teeth regularly. But it is crucial to make sure you are brushing well. Effective brushing will adequately remove food particles and plaque buildup and help stimulate gum recovery.
Flossing teeth at least once each day. Use a soft bristled toothbrush (replaced every three to four months) and gentle brushing motions to avoid damaging gum tissue. Use a mouth rinse to help reduce the number of oral bacteria and limit your risk for gum disease.
Similarly to flossing, your dental team will also be able to tell if you don't brush your teeth often enough or even if you brush too hard. Those who don't brush the recommended two times a day will often have larger areas of tartar buildup and puffy, red gums.
The short answer is that humans have 20 primary teeth and 32 secondary (permanent) teeth during their lifetime.
Tooth Numbering System
#1 is your upper right wisdom tooth. Each tooth then progresses up one number all the way across to the 3rd molar (wisdom tooth) on the left side of the mouth (#16). #17 will be the lower left wisdom tooth and counting clockwise, the last tooth will be #32, the lower right wisdom tooth.
Teeth 17-32
We continue counting our bottom teeth from Tooth #17 found in the lower left quadrant. Then, we work our way back to the lower right quadrant, ending at Tooth #32.
The dental probe acts as ruler to measure the depth around your tooth. If you hear numbers like 1, 2, 3 then your gums are healthy and you only need a preventative cleaning. Numbers greater than 4 may indicate the start of periodontal disease and you may need a deep cleaning or to see the periodontist.
Molars: upper right (16, 17), upper left (26, 27), lower left (36, 37) and lower right (46, 47). Wisdom teeth (third molars) : upper right (18), upper left (28), lower left (38) and lower right (48) (there are 12 molars).
While your gums won't grow back on their own, surgical treatment can be used to replace the missing tissue, and restore both your appearance and your oral health. Gum grafting involves taking soft tissue from another part of the mouth and grafting it onto your gums.
Tooth number 1 is the tooth farthest back on the upper right. Numbering continues along the upper teeth toward the front and across to the tooth farthest back on the upper left side, number 16.
In Australia, dentists use a particular numbering system to identify the teeth that are present in the mouth. Each tooth is given a two digit number: the first one signifies which quadrant (corner) of the mouth the tooth is located in, and the second identifies the tooth type.