{"id":382,"date":"2022-09-22T21:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-22T21:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wacofamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=382"},"modified":"2022-10-06T21:33:03","modified_gmt":"2022-10-06T21:33:03","slug":"will-gum-disease-waco-go-away-after-tooth-extractions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wacofamilydental.com\/blog\/2022\/09\/22\/will-gum-disease-waco-go-away-after-tooth-extractions\/","title":{"rendered":"Will Gum Disease Go Away After Tooth Extractions?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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While gum disease is easily preventable, it\u2019s still incredibly common, affecting almost half of Americans over the age of 30. If symptoms progress, it can become much more difficult and even downright impossible to reverse. Patients who\u2019ve been dealing with advanced gum disease in Waco for a while may think they\u2019re running out of options \u2013 but that\u2019s not the case at all. Read on to learn whether or not extracting your teeth can eliminate the infection for good and other solutions you may want to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissue that holds your teeth in place. It begins with bacterial growth in the mouth and may end with tooth loss if left untreated. The infection is usually caused by poor oral hygiene, causing plaque and tartar to build up on the teeth, resulting in inflammation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some common symptoms that could indicate you have gum disease:<\/p>\n\n\n\n