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The Rate of Bone Loss After Extraction Can Be Slowed or Stopped - Crestview, FL | Miramar Beach, FL | Niceville, FL

The Rate of Bone Loss After Extraction Can Be Slowed or Stopped

bone loss after tooth extraction

A serious side effect of losing a tooth by extraction, accident, or disease is the potential for bone loss. This can be minimized, or even avoided outright, with a dental implant from Smileology in Niceville and Miramar Beach FL .

The Alveolar Bone

The bone surrounding the teeth is called alveolar bone. Its main job is to support the teeth and provide a tough foundation for tooth roots. Normal mouth function maintains bone health. As you chew, it stimulates bone cells to consistently produce new bone.

What Can Cause Alveolar Bone Loss?

When a tooth is lost, the bone where the tooth once was is at risk. The forces of chewing no longer stimulate the bone in that area. The bone begins to get narrower, then shorter.

Studies have shown that a considerable amount of alveolar bone loss can take place within six weeks of losing the tooth. Since it recedes so quickly, the sooner you can get an implant, the better. Unfortunately, conventional dentures do nothing to prevent bone loss. A dental implant, however, simulates the natural tooth root and stimulates the bone.

Whether it's for one or more lost teeth, dental implants from Smileology in Niceville and Miramar Beach FL help to prevent bone loss. People from Destin and Florala AL also come to us for additional restorative dentistry services. Contact us today!

Contact Smileology (Tap to open in Google Maps):

4400 E Highway 20 Ste 101
Niceville, FL 32578

850-897-4488

12273 Emerald Coast Pkwy W Ste 117
Miramar Beach, FL 32550

850-424-7887

4942 US-98 #19
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

850-267-0777

1900 South Ferdon Blvd #170
Crestview, FL 32536

850-331-3392

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Niceville, FL 32578
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Miramar Beach, FL 32550
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Crestview, FL
1900 South Ferdon Blvd #170
Crestview, FL 32536
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Wednesday: 8:00 am — 3:00pm
Thursday: 8:00 am — 3:00pm
Friday: Closed
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