{"id":283,"date":"2025-09-03T22:43:25","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T22:43:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.manchesterbedforddentist.com\/blog\/?p=283"},"modified":"2025-10-02T22:46:25","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T22:46:25","slug":"why-dentures-are-still-an-option-after-years-of-tooth-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.manchesterbedforddentist.com\/blog\/2025\/09\/03\/why-dentures-are-still-an-option-after-years-of-tooth-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Dentures Are Still an Option After Years of Tooth Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019ve been without some (or all) of your teeth for quite some time, you might be curious about getting dentures\u2014after all, they are a tried-and-true form of tooth replacement that countless generations of patients have relied on. That said, you\u2019re also familiar with the fact that extended tooth loss can lead to jawbone deterioration. But does this ever rule out dentures<\/a> as an option? Not necessarily! Here\u2019s what you need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Does Jawbone Loss Happen?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your jawbone stays strong and healthy through the daily stimulation it receives from biting and chewing. Pressure travels downward through the roots of your teeth and encourages your bone tissue to remain healthy and full. However, when a tooth is lost, that part of the bone no longer gets stimulation and begins to break down. This process, called bone resorption, happens gradually but continues year after year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve been missing teeth for several years, jawbone loss can lead to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n