Canal Side Family Dental is a 42 North Dental Care, PLLC practice and is owned and operated by dentists Dr. Samuel Shames, DDM. and Dr. Ronald Weissman, DDM. Gentle Dental is supported by 42 North Dental, LLC, a dental support organization that provides non-clinical administrative and business support services to the practice. 42 North Dental, LLC does not own or operate the dental practice or employ dentists to provide dental services. Find more information about 42 North Dental, LLC and the dental practices it supports at 42northdental.com.
Gum disease is an oral health condition that can have serious consequences. For example, it can affect your ability to eat easily and smile confidently. It could even cause your teeth to become loose. If you have been struggling with this issue for a while, you might be thinking about getting your teeth removed. But do tooth extractions really cure gum disease, or is there another reason why dentists often recommend them as part of a gum disease treatment plan? Read on to find out.
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