This post from Masterworks Dentistry in Bakersfield focuses on missing teeth, bone health, and dental implants.
Our teeth have many vital functions. We need them to chew our food, talk, and smile. But have you ever considered their role in holding up your face? When we lose teeth, the bone around the site of the extraction begins to loosen. This, in turn, causes our facial muscles to sink in and collapse.
Bone Metabolism
We sometimes think of bone as a solid mass, unlike the softer tissues in our body. In reality, below the seemingly rock-hard surface, bone tissue is full of small holes, kind of like a sponge. In the interior bone tissue, the bone is consistently regenerating itself.
This process is called bone metabolism” In the jaw bone, the movement of the teeth stimulates this process of rebuilding. When the tooth is gone, the bone starts to shrink as blood flow is reduced.
People with missing teeth not only have an unattractive gap in their smile, they begin to look older because of the bone recession and eventual facial sagging. It may become difficult to chew food, making it harder to get appropriate nutrition.
Dental Implants Can Prevent Bone Recession
Modern dentistry to the rescue! Dental implant technology provides a tooth restoration solution that preserves healthy bone metabolism while providing near-normal tooth function. A titanium post in the jaw can support an artificial tooth and prevent bone recession.
Call Masterworks Dentistry in Bakersfield to find out of dental implants are right for you. Our services also include family dentistry. Schedule an appointment today!
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210 S Montclair St
Bakersfield, California
93309