{"id":439,"date":"2023-03-17T06:51:38","date_gmt":"2023-03-17T06:51:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drgaryb.com\/?p=439"},"modified":"2024-01-17T07:10:36","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T07:10:36","slug":"consequences-of-losing-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drgaryb.com\/consequences-of-losing-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Consequences of Losing Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"
Losing teeth can cause discomfort and difficulty eating and speaking, but it also can negatively affect our jawbone.<\/p>\n
Bone needs stimulation to maintain its form and density. When you lose teeth, your jawbone loses the stimulation it needs to stay strong and keep its form and begins to deteriorate.<\/p>\n
Consequences of bone loss in the jaw include:<\/p>\n
Dental implant<\/strong><\/p>\n A dental implant is the most recommended tooth-replacement treatment because it restores the look, feel, and function of a real tooth, and because the implant fuses directly into the jawbone, it prevents bone loss. It also has over a 95% success rate\u2014the highest of any tooth-replacement option.<\/p>\n Dental implants require a minor surgical procedure with local anesthesia. The implant is placed directly into the jawbone and capped with a lifelike dental crown, to give you the feel and function of your natural teeth.<\/p>\n Partial or full dentures<\/strong><\/p>\n