Tooth Loss
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• | Bone Changes: The first reaction to a missing tooth is changes to the bone that once supported it. The bone will immediately respond with atrophy, decreasing the amount of bone in that spot because the bone recognizes that it is no longer being stimulated so it removes its resources. The best place to see this reaction is when removing a cast from a person's arm or leg. In just that short amount of healing time, there is an observable difference in the size of the body part that had a cast. With time, your facial shape can change, giving what we have come to know as an older appearance. |
• | Positioning Changes: An open space from a missing tooth means room for teeth to roam. Neighboring teeth have room to shift from their position to fill the empty position. This can cause changes to your jaw joint and how it opens and closes. In some cases the patient can develop TMJ dysfunction which can be problematic. Jaw hinge issues can cause joint problems, pain in your brow, ear or even cause migraines. |
• | Chewing Changes: The change may be subtle or you may not even be aware that you are doing it, but most often when a patient is missing a tooth, they will predominantly chew on the other side of their mouth. This may seem like a simple solution but it is causing uneven wear on your teeth and can lead to bigger issues. Proper chewing is chewing your food in a balanced way using both sides of your mouth while you chew. |
The doctors of Madison Oral Surgery & Dental Implants would like to inform you of the enhanced safety protocol developed for our office in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Working with recommendations from the CDC, OSHA, American Dental Association, and local government, we have enhanced our already stringent protocols for hygiene and safety.
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