Gum disease is usually easy to prevent by maintaining an excellent oral hygiene routine and seeing your dentist every six months for cleanings and checkups. That being said, nearly half of American adults over the age of 30 are suffering from gum disease at one stage or another. As symptoms progress, it becomes much more difficult and even impossible to reverse. If you’ve been suffering from advanced gum disease for a while, it probably feels like you’re running out of options. You may think that extracting your teeth is the best chance at eliminating the infection for good. Here’s what you should know.
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