{"id":172,"date":"2023-01-02T19:09:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-02T19:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ornelasfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=172"},"modified":"2023-02-02T19:12:30","modified_gmt":"2023-02-02T19:12:30","slug":"dental-implants-stop-tooth-loss-from-changing-the-shape-of-your-face","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ornelasfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/2023\/01\/02\/dental-implants-stop-tooth-loss-from-changing-the-shape-of-your-face\/","title":{"rendered":"Look 10 Years Younger with Dental Implants"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Middle-agedTeeth are meant to last for a lifetime, but 120 million Americans have at least one missing tooth and 40 million adults don\u2019t have any remaining. With each tooth you lose, your confidence and quality of life decline, but those aren\u2019t the only concerns. Losing even one tooth can cause your jawbone to deteriorate, which can change the shape of your face. While there are many methods to treat missing teeth<\/a>, only one can stop and reverse bone loss. Here\u2019s how you can turn back the clock by rebuilding your smile with dental implants.<\/p>\n

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Missing Teeth and Bone Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can lose 25% of your jawbone density within 1 year of losing a tooth. You will continue to lose bone as more time passes because your jaw isn\u2019t being stimulated by tooth roots. As your jawbone shrinks, your facial tissues won\u2019t have sufficient support, causing wrinkles and sagging skin. You can look 10 years older than your chronological age. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bone loss can also increase your risk of poor oral health. Any remaining teeth won\u2019t have the support they need, causing them to shift from their positions. You can have a higher risk of cavities, gum disease, and additional tooth loss. It can even affect your bite and cause jaw pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental Implants and Bone Preservation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Traditional bridges and dentures are effective methods of treating tooth loss; however, they only replace the portions of teeth above the gum tissue. Therefore, they won\u2019t have any effect on stopping bone loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A dental implant differs from traditional methods because it replaces both the root and the crown. A titanium post is surgically placed into the jawbone to mimic a root. It will stimulate bone growth to keep your jaw strong and healthy. Your bone will fuse to the post through a process called osseointegration. After your bone integrates with the post, an abutment is attached to it to connect your restoration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your facial tissues will have the support they need to prevent sunken cheeks, sagging skin, and wrinkles. You\u2019ll take years off of your appearance by investing in a permanent solution for tooth loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits of Dental Implants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental implants create a nearly perfect replica of your real teeth. They provide many advantages not possible using other methods, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n