A Missing Tooth Can Lead to Bone Loss

Cottonwood Heights tooth implantsDental implants from The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale UT support teeth so lifelike, patients have been known to forget some of their teeth aren’t real. That’s now natural their look and function is.

That simple fact is enough to make most people choose dental implants if they need to replace one or more of their teeth. Then they learn that, in addition to those benefits, implants can actually preserve and promote healthy bone mass in their jaws.

Dental Implants and Bone Loss

An unfortunate consequence of losing teeth is that the surrounding bone begins to atrophy. This begins almost immediately, and is usually noticeable within a year or so. The person’s face takes on a shrunken or sagging appearance. The more teeth that are missing, the more pronounced it is.

This happens because of the missing tooth root. But because dental implants are physically attached to the jaw, they mimic the root. The natural biting and chewing motions stimulate the bone and encourage new tissue to grow around the implant.

One dental implant can support one artificial tooth, and several can support a bridge, and even a full dental arch. At The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale UT, we have placed them in patients from Salt Lake City, Cottonwood Heights, Murray, and Sugar House. They also come to us for other restorative dentistry options and soothe their dental anxiety with our sedation dentistry options. Request an appointment today!

Contact The Fort Union Dentist:

801-676-8100

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

1275 E. Fort Union Blvd Ste 200
Midvale, Utah
84047

 

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