{"id":299,"date":"2024-11-21T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.norwooddentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=299"},"modified":"2025-01-07T17:16:05","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T17:16:05","slug":"how-tooth-loss-changes-face-shape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.norwooddentalcare.com\/blog\/2024\/11\/21\/how-tooth-loss-changes-face-shape\/","title":{"rendered":"A Cosmetic Collapse: How Tooth Loss Changes Face Shape"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Most folks know that losing teeth damages your health and looks; after all, you can\u2019t eat all of your favorite foods or converse clearly with others if you\u2019re missing one, a few, or all of your pearly whites. Still, you may not grasp just how much tooth loss changes face shape. The process causes your facial area to age when it goes untreated, making you look older than you really are. It\u2019s to the point that only dental implants<\/a> can prevent (and even reverse) such effects! For more details, please keep reading!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Lost Teeth = Weak Jaw<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s no question that tooth loss damages your smile\u2019s beauty and strength. Having said that, many people don\u2019t notice it also weakens your jaw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aside from chewing food, teeth also maintain your jaw\u2019s shape; their roots stimulate your jawbone to preserve its bone tissue. So, even losing a few pearly whites will deprive your jaw of the stimulus to preserve its density. That lack leads to a gradual erosion of your jaw\u2019s bone and gum tissue that can cause facial collapse. When that latter condition occurs, your cheeks become sunken and hollow, reminiscent of old age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental Implants Fix Facial Collapse<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

All that said, facial collapse isn\u2019t an insurmountable problem. You can prevent (or reverse) it by placing dental implants in your jaw\u2019s empty sockets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep in mind that dental implants fuse with your jawbone. Not long after placement, they prompt your body to grow new bone tissue to hold them in place. This effect is unique to implants and can\u2019t be found with other, more traditional restorations. Given that fact, only implant posts act as alternative tooth roots that stimulate your jaw. They\u2019ll ensure your face remains full and firm for years if you chew and bite with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental Implant Care Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even with the points above, remember that dental implants only prevent facial collapse when they work. You\u2019d do well to practice the following care tips after placement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n