Bone loss can occur in patients with osteoporosis, poor circulation, or other health factors that impact healing. But one of the most common reasons is from the loss of a tooth. When a tooth is no longer present and receiving contact and use from your bite and chewing, the bone where the tooth had been begins to recede. An implant can halt and even reverse bone loss by stimulating the bone by re-involving the formerly missing tooth in your bite and chewing. If you’re already missing a tooth, you’re probably already experiencing bone loss. In many cases this can be overcome, but the longer you wait to install an implant, the greater the bone loss and the greater the likelihood that an implant may no longer be viable.
You could also experience bone loss if the gums and other tissue become infected from poor dental hygiene and care. Regular visits to your dentist and adequate brushing can reduce the risk of infection.
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