Advanced gum disease is known to cause loose teeth and bone loss if left untreated. Although there are ways to manage periodontitis and more serious forms of this disease, you may begin to wonder if it might be easier to just remove one or more teeth. After all, extracting them will take care of your gum disease problem, right? Before making a decision, read on to determine whether this belief is true and what your periodontist can do.
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