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Why Does Bone Loss Threaten Tooth Stability?

The Problem: The Vanishing Foundation

Your teeth feel a little loose. Or maybe your gums look like they're shrinking. You have periodontal disease, and it has started to eat away the jawbone that holds your teeth in place. Once the bone is gone, it doesn't grow back.

Why This Is Devastating

Losing bone is losing the foundation of your face. It can lead to tooth loss, changes in your facial structure, and the inability to get implants later. It's a permanent loss that affects your ability to eat and smile confidently.

The Simple Truth: Inflammation Eats Bone

Chronic gum inflammation triggers an immune response that actually attacks your own bone. It's a slow, silent process. You can have significant bone loss without ever feeling pain, which is why it's often called the 'silent killer' of teeth.

What Should Happen Instead

You should track your bone levels. X-rays are the only way to see what's happening under the gum line. You need to take gum inflammation seriously immediately, because stopping the inflammation is the only way to stop the bone loss.

How DentaSmart Helps

DentaSmart analyzes the foundation. Our AI looks at the levels of your gum line and the spacing between teeth that can indicate bone recession. We highlight these trends so you can work with your dentist to halt the disease process and preserve your jawbone for life.

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