Your teeth are securely embedded in your jawbone. The stability this arrangement provides helps make it possible for your teeth to stay in position when you take on the impact of biting and chewing food. In return for providing this support, your jawbone benefits because the stimulation created from biting and chewing helps to sustain proper blood flow to the bone, so its needed nutrients are delivered. What happens if that stimulation goes away? For people who have suffered tooth loss, this is more than just a hypothetical – if you lose teeth, and lose that stimulation, your jawbone can begin to deteriorate. Securing a prosthetic with a dental implant can protect you against this problem.
Other Issues Caused By Tooth Loss
Tooth loss does more than just put you at risk for losing mass in your jawbone. You can find yourself unable to bite and chew in a way that feels natural, due to the gap left by a missing tooth. This can also lead to more teeth coming loose, as your teeth do depend on their neighbors for some support. Your risk for TMJ problems can increase in the face of these functional dental issues.
Receiving Your Dental Implant
A dental implant must be placed through a surgical procedure, meaning you need to be confirmed as healthy enough to undergo the treatment. After it has been placed, and you have had time to heal from the procedure, your dentist can place your dental prosthetic. Life-like restorations can be used, so your smile looks healthy, and natural, after you receive your prosthetic.
Avoid Suffering Jawbone Resorption After Tooth Loss By Receiving A Dental Implant
Avoiding jawbone resorption means avoiding the “sunken” appearance that can affect people who have suffered tooth loss. It also means more support for your remaining teeth, and better oral health overall. If you need to address the problem of a missing tooth – or missing teeth – reach out to Allen Family Dental. Located in Allen, we are also proud to accept patients from Frisco, Plano, McKinney, Fairview, and all surrounding communities. We treat patients of all ages, meaning you and your entire family can enjoy the care you need under one roof! To learn more about what we can do for you, or to schedule an initial consultation with Dr. Torrens-Parker or Dr. Lizardi, call Allen Family Dental in Allen, TX, today at (469) 342-6644. You can find our patient forms online.
