The most important concern about dental bone loss is the relationship it has with gum disease․ Bacteria can grow beneath the gumline and produce inflammation that destroys connective tissue and bone around the teeth․ If the gum disease is allowed to continue without proper treatment‚ the bone may progressively
Tooth loss is another factor․ The surrounding bone will no longer be stimulated by the forces of chewing after a tooth is lost․ Afterwards, without the signal that the bone is being used, the body may try to extract resources from the bone.
The decrease in the density of the jawbone leaves the other teeth that are adjacent to or opposite the tooth unsupported. Those teeth will be more likely to shift and change how the other teeth fit together․ This chain reaction can occur in multiple areas․
stabilize the tooth or teeth․ Treatment is often slower and more limited in cases as the bone loss is in its later stages․
Preventive measures can lower the risk of dental bone loss․ Good oral hygiene‚ regular dental check-ups‚ and treatment of gingivitis and periodontitis can preserve the health of the dental bone․
If you have more questions about dental bone loss or how addressing it could help you achieve better dental health, make an appointment with the dentist to see your treatment options for bone loss.
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