{"id":36,"date":"2022-06-02T00:27:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-02T00:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.englewoodfloridadentist.com\/blog\/?p=36"},"modified":"2022-07-15T00:29:53","modified_gmt":"2022-07-15T00:29:53","slug":"extracting-teeth-for-gum-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.englewoodfloridadentist.com\/blog\/2022\/06\/02\/extracting-teeth-for-gum-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Will My Gum Disease Go Away After Tooth Extractions?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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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\u2019ve been suffering from advanced gum disease<\/a> for a while, it probably feels like you\u2019re running out of options. You may think that extracting your teeth is the best chance at eliminating the infection for good. Here\u2019s what you should know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Is Gum Disease?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gum disease is an infection of the tissue that holds your teeth in place. This condition is usually caused by poor oral hygiene, causing plaque and tartar to build up on the teeth and cause inflammation. A few of the common symptoms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n