Facial Collapse

Sherwood Dental Care

When you no longer have any teeth left in the jawbone, the body senses that the bone is no longer needed. The bone is slowly resorbed so the body can use these minerals elsewhere in the body. This condition is called facial collapse.

Many people have never heard of it. That is probably due to the fact that it takes place very slowly, over the course of 10 to 20 years. But the truth is that facial collapse is inevitable if you have complete dentures.

The good news is that facial collapse can be prevented. Dental implants prevent the bone resportion process in the area surrounding each dental implant. They will also stabilize your denture and keep it from coming out at embarrassing times. For those that think they can’t afford dental implants, even just the placement of a couple implants helps significantly. Or mini implants are a more affordable option that can be used to prevent this serious condition.

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