A Missing Tooth Can Lead to Bone Loss

Highlands Ranch tooth implants

Dental implants from Almeida & Bell General, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry in Lone Tree support teeth so lifelike, patients have been known to forget some of their teeth aren’t real. That’s now natural their look and function is.

Those simple facts are enough to make most people choose dental implants if they need to replace one or more of their teeth. Then they learn that in addition to those benefits, implants can actually preserve and promote healthy bone mass in their jaws.

Dental Implants and Bone Loss

An unfortunate consequence of losing teeth is that the bone surrounding the lost tooth begins to atrophy. This begins almost immediately, and is usually noticeable within a year or so. The person’s face takes on a shrunken or sagging appearance. The more teeth that are missing, the more pronounced it is.

This happens because of the missing tooth root. But because dental implants are physically attached to the jaw, they mimic the root. The natural biting and chewing motions stimulate the bone and encourage new tissue to grow around the implant.

One dental implant can support one artificial tooth, and several can support a bridge, and even a full dental arch. At Almeida & Bell General, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry in Lone Tree we have placed them in patients from Highlands Ranch, Denver, and Littleton. They also come to us for complete general dentistry services. Please give our office a call to schedule an appointment today!

Contact Almeida & Bell General, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry:

303-858-9000

Locations (Tap to open in Google Maps):

Almeida & Bell Dental – Lone Tree
8683 E Lincoln Ave Ste 200
Lone Tree, Colorado
80124

Almeida & Bell Dental – Denver
9126 57th Ave.
Denver, Colorado
80238

 

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