Missing a Tooth? Why Your Jawbone Might Be Disappearing (And How a Graft Can Save Your Smile)
From bone loss after extraction to gum disease and aging—here’s what every American needs to know before getting dental implants.
You lost a tooth. Maybe it was a molar in the back that nobody sees. Maybe it was a front tooth from a sports injury in high school. You figured, “It’s fine. I can chew on the other side.” Months turn into years. Then, you finally visit your dentist for a check-up, and you hear the words no one wants to hear: “You have significant bone loss. You’ll need a bone graft before we can place an implant.”















