Jawbone Deteriation

As soon as a tooth is lost due to an accident, extraction or any other disease the supporting bone in the jaw begins to dissolve (melt down).  This process is called resorption. The longer a tooth is missing, the greater the bone loss this is a process that will not stop until the boner gets stimulation, this can be done with a dental Implant.

If all teeth are missing the jawbone will resorb (melt down) this process has an effect not only on the quality of live but also the possibility of replacing missing teeth. Studies have shown that when teeth are missing it becomes more difficult to chew food and many patients are ending up eating more processed food which in return is very unhealthy. Studies have also shown that 50% of patients avoid many foods altogether.