{"id":57,"date":"2018-09-16T20:54:41","date_gmt":"2018-09-16T20:54:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.harrisonburgsmiles.com\/blog\/?p=57"},"modified":"2018-10-16T20:58:44","modified_gmt":"2018-10-16T20:58:44","slug":"bone-loss-harrisonburg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.harrisonburgsmiles.com\/blog\/2018\/09\/16\/bone-loss-harrisonburg\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do Missing Teeth Cause Bone Loss?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-58\" src=\"https:\/\/www.harrisonburgsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/AdobeStock_152549764-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"woman looking at oral x-ray\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.harrisonburgsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/AdobeStock_152549764-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.harrisonburgsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/AdobeStock_152549764-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.harrisonburgsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/AdobeStock_152549764.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Your dentist\u2019s goal is to help you keep the teeth you were born with healthy and in place for as long as possible. Brushing, flossing, and getting routine checkups and cleanings can go a long way in keeping your smile complete. But, even if you lose one or more teeth, having them replaced with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.harrisonburgsmiles.com\/dental-implants.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">dental implant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> can help to prevent bone loss in Harrisonburg. Keep reading to find out why that\u2019s vitally important for your oral and overall health!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Why Missing Teeth Cause Bone Loss<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When you have lost a tooth, you are missing more than just the part you can see. You no longer have the supportive root structure, either &#8212; which means your jaw bone is without the blood flow and nutrients it needs to thrive. As a result of this disuse, the bone tissue will slowly begin to reabsorb, taking away from the sturdy foundation that your remaining natural teeth require. The loss of volume will result in more teeth being lost one by one if an intervention is not taken as soon as possible. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How Dental Implants Can Help<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dental implants provide a wonderful option for preventing bone loss related to missing teeth. These tiny titanium posts take the place of the root structure, promoting the growth of bone tissue and gradually fusing together with the jaw. This fusion (known as \u201cosseointegration\u201d) brings back the crucial blood flow to the bone, preventing resorption and helping you to keep your remaining natural teeth healthy and in place for a long time to come. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Additional benefits of dental implants include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Promote oral and overall health<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Look, fit, and feel just like the natural teeth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Easier to clean than other replacement options<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Promote a balanced and nutritious diet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Can correct prior dental misalignments <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Can last a lifetime with proper maintenance<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Most healthy patients who are already missing one or more teeth or who are on the brink of tooth loss are eligible for dental implants. To find out whether or not you, too, can benefit from this comprehensive replacement option, don\u2019t hesitate to get in touch with your implant dentist! Preventing bone loss can help you to keep your remaining natural teeth for the long-haul &#8212; and that is so important. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Meet the Practice<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The team at Harrisonburg Family and Cosmetic Dentistry loves to help patients enjoy the multitude of benefits associated with dental implants in Harrisonburg &#8212; including the prevention of bone loss. If you have questions about dental implants, including whether or not you are a candidate, please contact the office by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.harrisonburgsmiles.com\/contact-us.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">calling 540-908-3774.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your dentist\u2019s goal is to help you keep the teeth you were born with healthy and in place for as long as possible. Brushing, flossing, and getting routine checkups and cleanings can go a long way in keeping your smile complete. 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