{"id":17,"date":"2023-03-08T15:37:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-08T15:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.timelessmilesmh.com\/blog\/?p=17"},"modified":"2023-03-29T15:41:38","modified_gmt":"2023-03-29T15:41:38","slug":"dental-implants-and-face-shape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.timelessmilesmh.com\/blog\/dental-implants-and-face-shape\/","title":{"rendered":"The Effects of Tooth Loss on Face Shape"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When you lose a tooth or two, you tend to focus on the immediate aftermath. After all, smile gaps are noticeable and draw attention to themselves. Tooth loss, however, also impacts your face\u2019s shape. It\u2019ll dramatically age your looks when left unchecked. Fortunately, you can count on dental implants to prevent and reverse that issue. If you\u2019d like, your local dentist will explain more about them. Here, then, is a summary of how losing teeth harms face shape and how implants<\/a> help it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Tooth Loss \u201cHollows\u201d Your Face<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, losing teeth hurts your smile\u2019s appearance; there\u2019s no doubt about that. Still, though, it can make your face look older too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You see, your jaw needs teeth to maintain itself. Without a mouth full of chompers,  it\u2019ll lack the stimulus to preserve its bone tissue. Should that happen, your jawbone will start to erode gradually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If untreated, jawbone erosion will lead to facial collapse \u2013 a condition that ages your face. In particular, losing jawbone density would make your cheeks look hollow and sunken. The result would be a face with saggy skin, wrinkles, and prominent frown lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Implants Prevent Premature Aging<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully, dental implants can prevent and even reverse a facial collapse. Their unique features, in fact, make them the only restorations that can!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Implants stand out due to being placed directly in the jawbone. Unlike dentures or bridges, then, they fuse with your jaw and stimulate bone growth. Consequently, treatment keeps your face full and firm rather than saggy and misshapen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Best to Care for Dental Implants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While great, implants only help your face seem young when given proper care. You\u2019ll thus need to look after them if you want lasting results. To that end, remember to practice the following tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n