Thanks to modern dentistry, dentists have many ways to replace teeth. The most popular of these is likely the standard denture. Still, this choice lacks a crucial feature: jawbone preservation. That means it won’t stop your jaw from eroding due to tooth loss. On the contrary, only dental implants can maintain your jawbone’s tissue. Your local Norton dentist can even explain why. So, here’s a primer on how missing teeth cause bone loss, dentures can’t preserve your jaw, and implants solve the matter.
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