Gum Bone Mouth disease. Does having all the teeth out cure it?!


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Gum Bone Mouth disease. Does having all the teeth out cure it?

I know the ideal is to hold onto as many teeth as possible. However. It has crossed my mind several times that if I had all my teeth extracted, got myself a set of denture plates - I've had no more absesses, no more serious peridontal problems, no more gum disease, no more expensive trips to the dentist every 3 months...ok, I might not have a very natural smile and have to deal with denture plates, but if it's going to be constant pain and struggle to keep these teeth for the rest of my life, is it worth it, I ask myself.... wouldnt it be easier just to have them all out, does that stop peridontal disease?

Is this the case?


Answers:

Yes it is true that by getting your teeth extracted you will get rid of periodontitis.Periodontitis is inflammation of the periodontal ligament.Periodontal ligament is the part that attaches the tooth to the bone. Therefore no tooth no periodontitis. In saying that the earlier u extract your teeth, the higher ur chances of losing the bony ridge on which the denture sits. That is why you would find that a lot of people then find they cant cope with dentures and end up spending more money on glues which will destroy the taste of your food or on implants to hold the dentures in place. Ur health will also deteriorate because you can't nourish urself as u used too.
Advice- fix the really strong teeth. Take out the compromised ones, use partial dentures. This is not the most ideal treatment but most economical. This is wat I call a compromised treatment plan. Also get ur oral hygiene to a meticulous standard.Remember flossing is just as important. All studies show that most decay is between the teeth.
Good Luck
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