{"id":193,"date":"2024-08-30T18:50:30","date_gmt":"2024-08-30T18:50:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.magnoliashoresfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=193"},"modified":"2024-10-21T19:43:42","modified_gmt":"2024-10-21T19:43:42","slug":"preserve-your-jawbone-with-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.magnoliashoresfamilydental.com\/blog\/2024\/08\/30\/preserve-your-jawbone-with-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"How Tooth Loss Can Change the Shape of Your Face"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-194 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.magnoliashoresfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/missing-tooth-300x153.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of man missing a lower tooth\" width=\"300\" height=\"153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.magnoliashoresfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/missing-tooth-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.magnoliashoresfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/missing-tooth-1024x522.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.magnoliashoresfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/missing-tooth-768x391.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.magnoliashoresfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/missing-tooth-1536x783.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.magnoliashoresfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/missing-tooth-2048x1044.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Adult teeth are supposed to last for a lifetime, but 120 million Americans are missing at least one tooth. Tooth loss is more than an aesthetic problem. A single <a href=\"https:\/\/www.magnoliashoresfamilydental.com\/dental-implants.html\">missing tooth<\/a> can affect your dental health and overall wellness. It can also change the shape of your face, making you look years older. There&#8217;s only one solution to preserve your facial appearance. Here&#8217;s how dental implants can stop bone loss.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Missing Teeth Cause Bone Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your jawbone can shrink by up to 25% within the first year of losing a tooth because it is being stimulated by the root. Your bone will continue to deteriorate over time, changing your facial structure. Not only can you develop wrinkles, sagging skin, and a sunken appearance, but you&#8217;ll also be at risk of additional tooth loss. As your jawbone loses density, any remaining teeth won&#8217;t have sufficient support, which can cause them to drift from position. This increases your risk of cavities, gum disease, and additional missing teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dental Implants Offer Jawbone Preservation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditional dental bridges and dentures do nothing to stop bone loss caused by missing teeth. They only replace the portions of teeth above the gum line. A dental implant is the only method of keeping your jaw strong and healthy. A dental implant replaces both the tooth root and the crown. A titanium implant post is surgically placed in your jaw, serving as a new tooth root. This will stimulate new bone growth, allowing your jaw to fuse with the implant through a process called osseointegration. The implant will continue to stimulate your jaw to prevent bone loss. It will remain anchored in place to provide unmatched support for a customized restoration that&#8217;s attached using an abundant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Look Years Younger with Dental Implants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Researchers have found that treating tooth loss can take 10 years off your appearance. Dental implants will turn back the clock by preserving your facial shape. You&#8217;ll avoid premature wrinkles and sagging skin while benefiting from a tooth replacement method with over a 95% success rate. Dental implants can last for 30 years or longer with the correct care, like brushing and flossing .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll enjoy long-lasting results to look your best when investing in the only tooth replacement method to preserve your jawbone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adult teeth are supposed to last for a lifetime, but 120 million Americans are missing at least one tooth. Tooth loss is more than an aesthetic problem. 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