We often judge our oral health by what we see in the mirror: white teeth, pink gums, no obvious cavities. But the true foundation of your smile lies hidden beneath the surface, in the jawbone that acts as an anchor for every single tooth. When this foundation begins to erode—a condition known as jawbone loss—it sets off a silent, progressive chain reaction that can scale into severe and irreversible damage to your teeth, their alignment, and their fundamental functions.