{"id":41,"date":"2026-01-13T20:50:31","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T20:50:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.potrancofamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=41"},"modified":"2026-01-30T20:52:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T20:52:25","slug":"extractions-fix-gum-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.potrancofamilydental.com\/blog\/extractions-fix-gum-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Tooth Extractions Fix Gum Disease?"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n
\"Lady<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Gum disease<\/a> is an insidious threat that starts out small in the form of gingivitis, which is inflammation leaves the tissue vulnerable to colonization by destructive oral bacteria. If gingivitis is left untreated, it will eventually develop into periodontitis, which can lead to permanent gum and jawbone erosion as well as tooth loss. Here\u2019s a quick look at how gum disease affects the mouth, why extractions may be necessary, and how your dentist can address these nasty infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Does Gum Disease Progress?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gum disease is typically caused by poor oral hygiene and excessive intake of sugary and acidic items, but genetic conditions, pregnancy, and tobacco use may also make someone more likely to develop it. The first stage of gum disease is gingivitis, which is inflammation that can usually be reversed with improved oral hygiene. However, gum disease that is allowed to progress will become periodontitis, which can show itself through symptoms like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n