"Is Your Jawbone Disappearing? Everything You Need to Know About Dental Bone Loss"

Did you know that losing a tooth can lead to losing part of your jawbone too?

Bone loss in the mouth is a silent condition that can affect your smile, speech, and ability to chew — and many patients don’t even realize it’s happening until it’s too late.

At Shree Jayam Oral and Dental Clinic, Ambattur, we help you catch it early and treat it effectively.

🟡 What Is Dental Bone Loss? Bone loss refers to the gradual shrinking or thinning of the jawbone. It most commonly occurs when:

A tooth is missing for a long time

Gum disease is left untreated

Dentures are worn without bone support

There’s trauma, infection, or poor oral hygiene

🔴 Common Causes of Bone Loss:

1. Missing Teeth – Without a tooth root, the bone underneath begins to dissolve.

2. Advanced Gum Disease (Periodontitis) – Bacteria destroy not just gums but the bone underneath.

3. Ill-fitting Dentures – Constant pressure causes the bone to shrink over time.

4. Smoking – Reduces blood flow to the bone and affects healing.

5. Chronic Infections or Trauma – Can lead to localized bone damage.

🟠 What Happens If You Ignore Bone Loss?

Loose teeth

Sunken facial appearance (aging faster)

Difficulty with implants or dentures

Speech and chewing problems

🟢 How Can We Treat Bone Loss? ✅ Early gum treatment – Deep cleaning (scaling/root planing)

✅ Bone grafting – Add bone where it’s lost

✅ Dental implants – Preserve and stimulate the bone

✅ Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) – Speeds up healing after grafts

✅ Laser-assisted therapy – For gum infection and regeneration

🔵 Can Bone Loss Be Prevented? Yes! Here’s how:

Never delay replacing a missing tooth

Keep up with oral hygiene and professional cleaning

Treat gum problems early

Avoid smoking

Use night guards if you grind your teeth

📍At Shree Jayam Oral and Dental Clinic, we use advanced digital X-rays and guided treatments to detect and manage bone loss before it causes permanent damage.

📞 Book a dental check-up today! Don’t wait until it’s too late. If you have missing teeth or bleeding gums, get evaluated today.

📍 Shree Jayam Oral & Dental Clinic

21/2, Devarajulu Street, Venkatapuram, Ambattur, Chennai – 600053

📞 Call: 9150990462 / 7550090462

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About the doctor

About Dr. R.J. Vijayashree, M.D.S. Founder & Chief Dental Surgeon – Shree Jayam Oral and Dental Clinic, Ambattur, Chennai Dr. R.J. Vijayashree is a highly accomplished Dental Surgeon and Oral Pathologist with over 14 years of clinical and academic experience. She founded Shree Jayam Oral and Dental Clinic with a clear vision: to offer affordable, hygienic, and personalized dental care without compromising on quality or compassion. What began as a sincere pursuit of excellence in dentistry has grown into a trusted clinic known for ethical practice, transparency, and comprehensive dental solutions. 🎓 Academic Excellence & Awards University First Rank in M.D.S. with the Dr. B. Sivapathasundharam Gold Medal – a prestigious recognition of academic distinction. Recipient of the IDA Molaris Award twice for Best Academician . Honoured with the Best Paper Award at Microsummit 2024 , an International research conference. Recognized with multiple research contribution awa...

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