A serious side effect of losing a tooth by extraction, accident, or disease is the potential for bone loss. This can be minimized, or even avoided outright, with a dental implant from The Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria.
The alveolar bone
The bone surrounding the teeth is called alveolar bone. Its main job is to support the teeth and provide a tough foundation for tooth roots. Normal mouth function maintains bone health. As you chew, it stimulates bone cells to consistently produce new bone.
What can cause alveolar bone loss?
When a tooth is lost, the bone where the tooth once was is at risk. The forces of chewing no longer stimulate the bone in that area. The bone begins to get narrower, then shorter.
Studies have shown that a considerable amount of alveolar bone loss can take place within six weeks of losing the tooth. Since it recedes so quickly, the sooner you can get an implant, the better.
Unfortunatley, conventional dentures do nothing to prevent bone loss. A dental implant, however, simulates the natural tooth root and stimulates the bone.
Whether it’s for one or more lost teeth, dental implants from The Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria help to prevent bone loss. People also come to us for complete family dentistry. Call our office to schedule an appointment today!
Contact Mt. Vernon Center For Dentistry:
703-360-5881
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8101 Hinson Farm Rd Ste 114
Alexandria, Virginia
22306
