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What happens when you lose the bone of the maxilla?

The lose the bone of the maxilla you can produce the loss of teeth, physical changes in the face and problems in speaking and eating.

The bone loss in the jaw has multiple causes, including:

Physical change in the face

To lose the bone of the maxilla tends to generate a change in the shape and size of the face. The bone structure supporting the teeth weakens, it loses width and height, which can lead to a change in the shape of the jaw, retraction of the lips and aging of the factions.

This can also give rise to the appearance impaired and can increase the appearance of wrinkles and lines of expression is not desired, more noticeable on the upper lip.

Movement and loss of teeth

The loss of bone in the jaw can cause the loss of teeth. The bone is necessary to sustain the teeth and keep them in place. When you lose bone, the teeth may begin to move, become loose and fall out.

The movement of the teeth causes change in the occlusion, that is to say, in the correct coupling between the top and bottom teeth. This term also can generate loss of teeth and problems with articulation temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ).

Problems eating and speaking

To lose the bone of the maxilla it negatively affects the ability to chew. With the movement or loss of teeth each time it will be more difficult to be able to enjoy the food and chew.

This can also lead to difficulty speaking, changes in pronunciation, problems in the general health of the mouth, due to movement and loss of teeth.

As we can see, losing jaw bone brings many problems, but there are solutions to this bone loss. To find the best solution, a correct diagnosis by the specialist will always be necessary. There are different options that we can offer you.

Anyway, it will always be better prevent bone loss with care: habits oral hygienekeep a balanced diet, avoid bad habits as the tobacco and the alcohol and make visits to the dentist a regular basis to identify complications early. If you have a tooth loss replaces the lost tooth by a dental implant in the shortest possible time. At Premium Implant Network we offer you dental implants in a single day.

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