How Dental Implants Can Preserve Your Facial Appearance

When you have lost a tooth, it is important that you replace it as soon as possible. Teeth are supported by the jawbone, and when you bite and chew, the bone tissue is stimulated. This keeps the tissue strong and healthy. For this reason and others, our dentist in North Hollywood often recommends using dental implants for replacing teeth

After the loss of a tooth, the bone in that area is no longer being stimulated, and the body will begin to break it down, or resorb, it. As the jawbone resorbs, it thins and shrinks. Your facial features will change to reflect this. When multiple teeth are lost, the changes to your facial structure can be significant. Your lower jaw may look smaller or more recessed, and face may develop a sunken or collapsed appearance. Tooth loss can lead to a prematurely aged appearance as facial skin sags and sinks into the places left by the lost bone tissue.

Dental implants do not just replace the crowns, or visible parts, of the lost teeth. They also replace the roots of the teeth, which keeps the bone stimulated just as the natural teeth do. With dental implants, your jaw will stay strong, dense, and healthy, and your facial features will be properly supported. Call our tooth implant dentist to learn more or to schedule an appointment.