Tooth loss could lead to a weakened jaw, one that may not be able to support one or more dental implants. To strengthen the weakened portions of your jaw, our team could conduct a procedure known as jawbone grafting. In today’s blog, your Celina, TX, dentist talks about how we augment your smile with grafting.
The Causes of Weakened Jawbone Structure
A lot happens to our smile when we lose teeth. This can lead to issues with our speech, our meal choices, and even our level of self-confidence. But did you know that your jawbone can weaken as well? When the body notices missing tooth roots, it will stop sending doses of calcium and phosphorus to the jaw. Without these nutrients, the jawbone structure can weaken and erode. This leads to further tooth loss, but can also cause an aged appearance. You look much older than you are! This also means there simply isn’t enough structure to support a dental implant, which is a tooth replacement option that could actually preserve and protect your jawbone and facial structure. But we can help with jawbone grafting.
Jawbone Grafting
Also known as a ridge augmentation, the grafting procedure is designed to address the lower jaw, strengthening it so that it can support one or more dental implants. Our team will plan the procedure in detail with advanced digital images taken of your smile. During the procedure, we will ensure you are comfortable with the administration of a local anesthetic, as well as dental sedation. Once you are calm and comfortable, then our team will add new structures to the lower jaw, which could be synthetic or taken from other parts of your body, such as the rear of your jaw, your knee bone, or your hip. Once we add these new tissues, they will bond with the jaw and fortify it. You now have a smile ready for tooth replacement!
Dental Implant Placement
When the area heals and we insert the dental implants, the body will see these as new roots, which means the flow of calcium and phosphorus resumes, keeping the smile strong and allowing your new teeth to last for decades to come, possibly a lifetime. If you have any questions about how we strengthen your smile with grafting, or about dental implant placement, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help you enjoy a full and beautiful smile again, so reach out today to find out more and get started!
Schedule Your Visit for a Full Smile
Our team wants to help you enjoy results that look natural and last for years to come. Contact Celina Family Dentistry in Celina, TX by calling 214-851-0130 to schedule your next appointment and replace your lost tooth.
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