{"id":352,"date":"2019-12-11T16:41:53","date_gmt":"2019-12-11T16:41:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jacksonvilledentalspecialists.com\/blog\/?p=352"},"modified":"2019-12-11T16:44:12","modified_gmt":"2019-12-11T16:44:12","slug":"tooth-loss-and-how-it-causes-changes-in-facial-appearance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonvilledentalspecialists.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/11\/tooth-loss-and-how-it-causes-changes-in-facial-appearance\/","title":{"rendered":"Find Out How Tooth Loss Can Change Your Facial Appearance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Have you considered dental implants to replace your\nmissing teeth? Tooth\nloss<\/a> can cause a wide array of problems for your oral and overall health as\nwell as your facial appearance. From a sagging or \u201ccollapsed\u201d facial structure\nto a misaligned bite, it\u2019s important that you opt for a solution that will halt\nthese changes and instead, improve the health and appearance of your smile.\nFind out more about dental implants and their many benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Are Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental implants are small titanium posts that are surgically\nplaced into the jawbone. Consisting of the implant, an abutment, and a custom-made\ndental restoration (i.e. dental crown, implant bridge, or implant-retained denture),\nthey are designed to restore the entire tooth structure from the root up and\nlast decades, if not a lifetime. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Does Tooth Loss Negatively Impact Your Face?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tooth loss does more than just affect your oral health. If\nleft untreated over time, it can not only lead to bone and additional tooth\nloss, but it can also cause your natural, healthy teeth to shift in an attempt\nto cover the vacated socket(s). This can cause additional problems such as\nexcessive wear and tear on your teeth and chronic jaw pain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not to mention the changes your face will undergo as a result.\nWhen teeth are missing, your bone begins to lose its durability and strength. As\ntime passes, it will begin to deteriorate and as a result, changes in your\nfacial appearance will occur. Many individuals suffer from what is known as \u201cfacial\ncollapse.\u201d This imagery is typically seen in television and movies where an\nelderly person with no teeth looks as if their lips are caving into their\nmouth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To prevent this from happening, you need a solution that will\nkeep your bone from worsening and halt other effects brought on by tooth loss \u2013\ndental implants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are the Benefits of Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When talking with your dentist about improving your smile\nwith dental implants, don\u2019t be surprised if he mentions the many benefits you\u2019ll\nsee by opting for this type of treatment, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n