Stop Jawbone Atrophy with Dental Implants
Did you know that when you lose teeth, your gums will recess and your jawbone will deteriorate? When a tooth is missing, the jawbone will naturally atrophy because the tooth’s roots are no longer present in the bone. Bone deterioration and gum recession associated with tooth loss poses serious risks to your oral health. Fortunately, patients can take a proactive stance in protecting their oral health while stopping jawbone atrophy with dental implants placed by your oral surgeon. When the bone no longer has to support the roots of a missing a tooth, the bone will atrophy over time, thus leaving patients susceptible to losing more teeth. Furthermore, when an empty tooth socket is not replaced with a prosthetic, adjacent teeth lack structural support and will move out of their proper position over time. When teeth slide or collapse into neighboring empty tooth sockets, these teeth are at risk for…