Gum disease is usually easy to prevent. Maintaining an excellent oral hygiene routine and seeing your dentist every six months for cleanings and checkups can prevent the development of this type of infection. That being said, nearly half of Americans over the age of 30 are suffering from gum disease at one stage or another. As your symptoms progress, it becomes much more difficult and even impossible to reverse. If you’ve had advanced gum disease for a while, it may feel like you are running out of options. Continue reading to learn more about gum disease and whether or not tooth extractions can eliminate your infection.
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