pockets and listerine

My periodontist suggested root planing for two pockets, one of 4mm and
the other of 6mm.

I asked whether if the use of a mouthwash might obviate the need for
perio intervention. He said to try Listerine. We agreed that for the
next 3 months I would try to keep the area clean and see if I could
"cure" the pockets on my own.

I am now trying Listering and am dipping the small interdental brush
into Listerine to get it between the teeth. Not using it as a
mouthwash but applying directly between the teeth.

Question: Is using listerine in this way, directly between the teeth,
a good idea. Or might it damage the gums in some way. Should I stick
with the mouthwash....or should I do both.

Thanks for any advice.

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  • Re: pockets and listerine
    ... into Listerine to get it between the teeth. ... mouthwash but applying directly between the teeth. ... I'd concentrate more on the interdental brush and less on what you put on it. ...
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  • Re: pockets and listerine
    ... perio intervention. ... into Listerine to get it between the teeth. ... mouthwash but applying directly between the teeth. ...
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  • Re: Root Planing (with/without irrigation?) vs Listerine
    ... 4MM pockets are inflammation which goes away with better oral hygiene ... My wife only used the Listerine about ... However, it does not cover the irrigation, which is to cost me $240 ...
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  • Re: Root Planing (with/without irrigation?) vs Listerine
    ... Yep, HMO, Cigna Dental ... > 3mm pockets are normal. ... > the advice or opinion expressed here. ... My wife only used the Listerine ...
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