Dental bone loss will not only lead to unwanted spaces between your teeth, but it could also make it hard to sustain a cosmetic restoration.
Many people experience gum recession and periodontal disease in their mouths – this is a common dental condition that often results in dental bone loss.
Around half of the adults in the UK have a state of periodontal disease that is irreversible – it’s the UK’s most common cause of tooth loss. That’s why many people consider dental implant bone loss repair to help repair the bone loss and prevent it from occurring again.
What are the dangers of dental bone loss?
Teeth work together to stimulate bone growth. When a tooth is lost, the bone no longer receives this stimulation, which in turn, results in resorption (disintegration of the bone). Dental bone loss can lead to more issues with your dental health if your condition is not handled with care.
Bone loss can cause you pain and discomfort, as well as difficulty eating and speaking. Additionally, dental bone loss can cause premature wrinkling around your lips which can thin your lips.
Causes of dental bone loss
As discussed, dental bone loss is often a result of periodontal disease or missing teeth. Having a missing tooth will ultimately lead to bone loss. When you lose a tooth, you lose a portion of the surrounding bone which then gradually wears away over time.
Periodontal disease (periodontitis) is a gum disease condition in which the bacteria from dental plaque in your mouth slowly degrade the jawbone that joins the tooth to the bone. Bacteria in plaque eat away at the teeth.
Symptoms of dental bone loss
Dental bone loss may not always be easy to spot. However, the following could be indicators that you have it:
- Pain when chewing
- Changes in your facial structure
- Difficulty speaking
- Shrinking gums
- Changes in your bite
- New spaces between your teeth
- Loose teeth
Treatments for dental bone loss
Since periodontitis (gum disease) is a primary cause of dental bone loss, it’s important to understand that brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing regularly can help prevent gum disease from occurring or worsening. If the plaque in your mouth has been building up over time, you may require a dental hygienist to clean your teeth thoroughly – perhaps with a simple scale and polish procedure.
Composite bonding
This is used to reshape your teeth by hiding the ‘black triangles’ or holes’ between your teeth that are often a result of dental bone loss. Get composite Bonding in Bayswater or Notting Hill today.
Braces and Invisalign
We offer fixed braces in Lancaster Gate and all over the UK. We even provide Invisalign treatment in London to help straighten teeth and remove gaps.
Dental bone grafting
The volume and density of your jaw are increased in regions of bone loss through a dental bone graft. After the bone graft is in place, it makes room for your body to carry out the necessary healing and repair work.
Contact Kai Dental to learn more.
