As you may have gathered during your introduction to experiencing tooth loss, in addition to saying goodbye to one or more teeth, over time, you can end up seeing the slow deterioration of your jaw tissue. Is this a natural result of missing teeth, you ask? The answer is yes! With that said, our Santa Rosa, CA team reminds you that we can assist you with discussing issues with your jaw health, explaining changes, covering how to prevent this from happening (which is absolutely possible), and guiding you if you’re dealing with erosion that has already taken place. Learn more to get a head start before you sit down to talk with us about your own needs!
Preventing Jaw Changes With Implants
First, let’s address the initial thought on your mind: Right after tooth loss, you would love to prevent any and all additional damage from occurring, of course! You are aware that jaw change may happen over time, so your question is, what can you do to stop it? Fortunately, you may choose to place dental implants, which allows you to replace your roots (and the jaw-protecting stimulation they provided, which is what keeps your jaw from eroding over time).
Addressing Jaw Erosion That’s Occurred
We remind you that if it’s been a while since your tooth loss and you have already begun to experience some amount of jaw health damage, it’s not too late to do something. It’s not too late to be able to regain your candidacy for dental implants either! You may speak with us about bone grafting and more, which allows us to strengthen and rebuild your jaw tissue, thereby improving your potential candidacy for implant placement.
Common Questions About Your Jaw Health
Of course, patients frequently have many questions about their own jaw health and what they can expect in terms of jaw erosion, the future of their smiles, and more. We would be more than happy to answer any and all questions that you might have when you come in for a consultation with our team! We can discuss how to begin receiving implants, a good time to get started, how implants can benefit you, and we can also focus on your jaw health and tooth replacement needs.
Learn All About Your Jaw Health With Us
Learn all about your jaw health with us if you are dealing with tooth loss and would like to feel informed regarding your smile status. We can guide you in terms of how you may protect your smile’s future. Schedule the time you need in Santa Rosa, CA by calling Santa Rosa Oral Surgery at 707-545-4625 to schedule your visit today.