Will My Gum Disease Go Away After Tooth Extraction?

Gum disease is among the most common health problems on the planet, and it can lead to a host of issues like soft tissue and jawbone erosion, tooth loss, chronic pain, and possibly dangerous secondary infections like sepsis and pneumonia. While gum disease can usually be reversed with improved oral hygiene if caught in its early stages, you may be frustrated if you have struggled against an advanced oral infection for a long time. Here’s a quick overview of why tooth extraction may be a necessary part of treating gum disease.