{"id":289,"date":"2022-04-06T16:32:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-06T16:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsmiledds.com\/blog\/?p=289"},"modified":"2022-05-24T16:39:23","modified_gmt":"2022-05-24T16:39:23","slug":"gum-disease-and-tooth-extractions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsmiledds.com\/blog\/gum-disease-and-tooth-extractions\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Tooth Extractions Cure Gum Disease?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Though gum disease is easy to prevent by brushing twice per day, flossing before bed, and visiting your dentist for checkups and cleanings every six months, nearly half of American adults age 30 and older have been diagnosed. As symptoms progress, you may notice that your gums are receding and your teeth feel looser than they once did. For this reason, some patients think they can get rid of the infection with a tooth extraction<\/a>. Read on to learn whether or not this will help cure gum disease<\/a>.<\/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 gums that often happens as a result of poor oral hygiene. Though the first stage of gum disease (gingivitis) is fairly easy to treat and even worse, progression into a more serious infection called periodontitis can lead to permanent damage. Some signs of gum disease to look out for include gums that are red or swollen, bleeding when you brush or floss, loose tooth, gum recession, and pain when biting or chewing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can Getting a Tooth Extraction Get Rid of Gum Disease?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your teeth are loose as a result of periodontitis, they may fall out or need to be extracted by your dentist. Tooth extractions are a last resort and may be necessary to prevent the infection from spreading to other parts of the mouth. Even so, a tooth extraction won\u2019t make the infection go away. You will still require periodontal treatment, which may include scaling and root planing or antibiotic therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Prevent Gum Disease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As common as gum disease is, there are several steps you can take to avoid it. Some ways to lessen your risk of developing a gum infection include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n