{"id":519,"date":"2025-09-29T21:44:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T21:44:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentalgroupwest.com\/blog\/?p=519"},"modified":"2025-09-29T21:44:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T21:44:09","slug":"prolonged-missing-teeth-dentures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentalgroupwest.com\/blog\/prolonged-missing-teeth-dentures\/","title":{"rendered":"I\u2019ve Had Missing Teeth for Years \u2013 Can I Still Get Dentures?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019ve been missing teeth for quite some time now, there is a chance your jawbone has experienced some shrinkage. This can make it difficult to support a restoration like dentures<\/a>, but wait \u2013 you\u2019re not necessarily out of luck! A bone graft could give your jawbone the strength it needs by adding to its mass. Keep reading to see how your dentist can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Prolonged Tooth Loss Affects Dentures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As briefly mentioned, prolonged tooth loss can cause the jawbone to shrink. This is because without a dental root or pearly white, essential stimulation from chewing pressure doesn\u2019t get transferred to the jawbone. It becomes unable to circulate properly, in other words, and misses out on the nutrients it needs to maintain itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dentures might rest directly on top of your gums, but it\u2019s the bone underneath that supports them. If your mandible isn\u2019t dense enough, dentures won\u2019t be able to stay suctioned to your gums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Bone Grafting Can Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For a bone graft, your dentist will essentially take material from another source and carefully place it inside your jaw. Over time, the graft will fuse with your jawbone. Once it does, your oral structure will be restored, and you should be able to support dentures. Bone grafting quite literally adds mass to your mandible!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider Implant Dentures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now, dentures are a good tooth replacement option. However, since they can\u2019t replace the dental root, they only slow the rate of jawbone deterioration. They can\u2019t prevent it completely. If you\u2019re worried about your jaw health, you may want to consider getting an implant denture, which combines a denture with dental implant posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The posts will effectively replace that all-important dental root, preserving your mandible and helping it stay nice and strong. You might still need a bone graft in order to receive an implant denture, but many patients find the benefits well-worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Talk to Your Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s good to know that you can still receive dentures after prolonged tooth loss! That said, at the end of the day, the only person who can tell you what you\u2019ll need is your dentist. After performing an oral exam, they\u2019ll help you build your best-fit treatment plan so you can enjoy your new smile for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our team of dentists<\/a> at Dental Group West are ready to help you restore your smile! Whether you\u2019ll need a bone graft or can get your dentures straight away, they\u2019ll make sure your dental needs are addressed and that your treatment plan is built for success. To schedule your denture or implant denture consultation today, contact our office<\/a> at 419-539-2168.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve been missing teeth for quite some time now, there is a chance your jawbone has experienced some shrinkage. This can make it difficult to support a restoration like dentures, but wait \u2013 you\u2019re not necessarily out of luck! A bone graft could give your jawbone the strength it needs by adding to its […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-519","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nI\u2019ve Had Missing Teeth for Years \u2013 Can I Still Get Dentures? | Dental Group West<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Even if you\u2019ve had missing teeth for quite some time, you might still be able to get dentures. 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