{"id":409,"date":"2024-11-03T20:45:18","date_gmt":"2024-11-03T20:45:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.friscoperio.com\/blog\/?p=409"},"modified":"2025-03-14T20:50:50","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T20:50:50","slug":"will-gum-disease-go-away-when-teeth-are-removed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.friscoperio.com\/blog\/2024\/11\/will-gum-disease-go-away-when-teeth-are-removed\/","title":{"rendered":"Will Gum Disease Go Away When Teeth Are Removed?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Gum disease is a serious, widespread condition that affects roughly half of all adults over the age of 30 \u2013 and what\u2019s worse is that the illness can cause all sorts of harm to your oral health while also affecting other parts of your body, including even your heart and lungs. That said, it\u2019s always in your best interest to have gum disease<\/a> treated \u2013 but what if you\u2019ve been battling it for a while now, and you\u2019re wondering if removing your teeth might be a possible solution? Here\u2019s what you need to know. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Will Removing Teeth Resolve My Gum Disease?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Remember, gum disease is an infection of the gum tissue \u2013 not the teeth themselves. Therefore, it\u2019s crucial to note that removing your teeth will not actually treat or cure your gum disease. However, there are some cases when tooth extractions are an important part of your overall treatment plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, it might be necessary to remove the teeth if the gum disease has seriously compromised the surrounding gum tissue. In these cases, the bone that supports the teeth, as well as the gums, will often shrink to the point where the teeth loosen, which in turn can cause difficulty biting and chewing. It also makes it easier for bacteria to collect in pockets underneath the gums. If an extensive level of damage has occurred, removing the teeth can both increase your comfort and be a stepping stone toward promoting long-term oral health. Of course, once the teeth have been removed, they\u2019ll need to be replaced to prevent oral health issues like further tooth loss or recurring gum disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Tooth Extraction the Only Option?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your provider and their team will always preserve your natural teeth whenever possible \u2013 and this is much easier for them to do if you seek gum disease treatment sooner, rather than later. One of the most popular, conservative, and effective forms of gum disease therapy is scaling and root planing, which is more-or-less an extensive deep cleaning of your mouth that involves clearing out the pockets of bacteria far beneath the gumline. If gum disease hasn\u2019t gotten too severe yet, sometimes an improved oral hygiene regimen can reverse the condition\u2019s progression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If it does become necessary to remove your teeth in order to treat your gum disease, you may qualify for dental implants, which are the next-closest thing to your natural teeth. Though it might sound like a lot to have to undergo extractions to combat your gum disease, know that your provider is putting your oral health\u2019s future first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Under the leadership of Dr. Zachary Carnow, our team here at Frisco Periodontics and Dental Implants has proudly served patients in the DFW metroplex for several years. We offer a wide range of services, including periodontal therapy, tooth extractions, dental implants, and beyond. If you have any questions about the blog or you\u2019d like to get in touch with us to set up an appointment, you can visit us online<\/a> or call today for more information or assistance. Telephone: (214) 619-4990.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Gum disease is a serious, widespread condition that affects roughly half of all adults over the age of 30 \u2013 and what\u2019s worse is that the illness can cause all sorts of harm to your oral health while also affecting other parts of your body, including even your heart and lungs. 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