When it comes to tooth loss, there are obvious consequences…and not-so-obvious consequences. Of course, people expect that chewing may become more difficult or that their smile will look different. But they don’t expect that their jaws will shrink and change their entire appearance! The reason that this occurs over time is that, once the teeth are missing, the body is signaled to “reabsorb” the jawbone that once supported them. And, unfortunately, if you want to restore your smile with dental implants in Massapequa later on, there may not be enough bone left in the jaws to support them. But the good news is that a bone graft will restore the bone levels and make implants a possibility again. Keep reading to learn more about how this procedure works and how long you’ll have to wait to get implants afterward!

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Dental implants in Massapequa have one of the highest success rates in the field of dentistry. Nonetheless, they can fail the patient in a small number of cases. When this happens, the cause is usually due to either health conditions or lifestyle factors. If you suspect that your implant is failing, then you should seek professional dental care as soon as possible.

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