After thinking about the deep pocket issue I did some searching and found this from the Univ of Buffalo re: smokers and gum issues. I've never smoked but I'm sure smokers have even had worse issues with dental health. I take 2-4K of Vit C thru the day and 30Billion probiotics daily. Considering my long life and lbs of sugars I've consumed, my mouth is not in bad shape. I believe my prevention is helping me.

http://www.buffalo.edu/news/releases/2004/03/6641.html