{"id":205,"date":"2019-06-25T16:30:04","date_gmt":"2019-06-25T16:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/blog\/?p=205"},"modified":"2019-07-05T16:31:29","modified_gmt":"2019-07-05T16:31:29","slug":"why-you-need-more-than-dentures-to-prevent-bone-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/blog\/why-you-need-more-than-dentures-to-prevent-bone-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Need More Than Dentures to Prevent Bone Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The American College of Prosthodontists estimate that about 178 million Americans have at least one missing tooth, and roughly 40 million have lost all of their teeth. Your first thought might be that you’ll need dentures to solve this problem, but that actually might not be enough to fully maintain good oral health. Here’s what you need to know about bone loss that can occur when teeth are missing – and what the solution might be.<\/p>

How Do Missing Teeth Lead to Bone Loss?<\/h2>

Did you know that your teeth are an important component for a\nstrong and healthy jaw? The stimulation from chewing helps the jawbone keep its\nform and density. When a tooth is missing, the unused area of the bone will no\nlonger be maintained and will start to resorb (meaning it breaks down). <\/p>

If this bone loss isn’t treated or prevented, the remaining teeth can become misaligned or loose; they may eventually be lost altogether. You’ll also have a harder time chewing and speaking properly, and your lips and the skin around your mouth will become wrinkled.<\/p>

Can Dentures Prevent Bone Loss?<\/h2>

Traditional dentures can help restore functionality to your\nmouth by helping you talk and eat. However, they don’t affect your jawbone at\nall, so bone loss will still occur. In fact, a deteriorating jaw can cause your\ndentures to become ill-fitting and lead to them needing to be replaced.<\/p>

So What Can I Do to Stop Bone Loss?<\/h2>

Fortunately, there’s another option for tooth replacement that can help prevent bone loss: dental implants<\/a>. These are metal posts directly inserted into the jaw and topped with a crown or another form of tooth replacement. A natural process called osseointegration joins the implant with the bone; this way, the jaw can continue to receive stimulation from chewing, avoiding resorption. Additionally, the improved stability of an integrated implant allows for more chewing force than traditional dentures.<\/p>

In some cases, implants can be used to support dentures. That\nway, you can replace multiple teeth at once while still keeping the jawbone\nhealthy.<\/p>

Are Dental Implants Right for Me?<\/h2>

For dental implants to be successful, there needs to be\nenough jawbone still present for osseointegration to take place; in other words,\nthey may not be viable if bone loss has already progressed too far. That said,\nin some cases bone grafts can be used to add extra height to the jawbone in\norder to make the treatment more likely to work.<\/p>

If you’re suffering from missing teeth, speak with your\ndentist and ask about the various tooth replacement options available; they’ll\nexamine your oral health and come up with a plan that’s right for you. Make the\nbest choice for your continued oral health!<\/p>

 About the Author<\/h3>

Dr. Rob Schumacher has been practicing dentistry for over 14\nyears; he enjoys being able to express his artistic abilities with restorative\ndentistry while helping patients improve their health. He’s a board-certified\nprosthodontist with expertise in implants and other forms of tooth replacement.\nTo schedule an appointment at his practice in Wakefield, Schumacher Dental,\nvisit his website<\/a>\nor call (781) 334-3400.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The American College of Prosthodontists estimate that about 178 million Americans have at least one missing tooth, and roughly 40 million have lost all of their teeth. Your first thought might be that you\u2019ll need dentures to solve this problem, but that actually might not be enough to fully maintain good oral health. Here\u2019s what you need to know about bone loss that can occur when teeth are missing \u2013 and what the solution might be. 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