{"id":163,"date":"2018-07-16T22:21:00","date_gmt":"2018-07-16T22:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.byarsdental.com\/blog\/?p=163"},"modified":"2018-07-16T22:23:33","modified_gmt":"2018-07-16T22:23:33","slug":"implant-dentist-in-kansas-city-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.byarsdental.com\/blog\/2018\/07\/implant-dentist-in-kansas-city-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Adult Tooth Loss Normal? Your Implant Dentist in Kansas City Answers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-164\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byarsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/AdobeStock_97397339__1519764866_44471-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"mouth open showing dental implant \" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.byarsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/AdobeStock_97397339__1519764866_44471-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.byarsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/AdobeStock_97397339__1519764866_44471-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.byarsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/AdobeStock_97397339__1519764866_44471.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>As we age, things start to slow and break down. Unfortunately, it\u2019s just a fact of life. Does that apply to your oral health, too? Your implant dentist in Kansas City says it does and weighs in to explain the causes of age-related <a href=\"https:\/\/www.byarsdental.com\/dental-implants.html\">tooth loss<\/a> and what you can do in response, so that you can be fully restored and maintain the way of life you\u2019ve always had.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Why Do People Lose Their Teeth Later in Life?<\/h2>\n<p>Recent studies show some telling statistics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, by age 17, 7 percent of people in the United States have lost at least one tooth.<\/li>\n<li>Among adults between the ages of 35 and 44 years-old, 69 percent have lost at least one permanent tooth.<\/li>\n<li>By age 50, people have lost an average of 12 teeth.<\/li>\n<li>For seniors between the ages of 65 and 74, nearly a third of them have lost all their teeth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The main culprit behind these statistics is the bacterium and the decay that it causes. Thankfully, there\u2019s a way to treat an outgrowth, so that you can then be fully restored, functional and confident about your appearance with dental implants.<\/p>\n<h2>How Dental Implants Can Restore Your Smile<\/h2>\n<p>Dental implants aren\u2019t the only way to restore your smile, but they offer the soundest method. That\u2019s because the titanium posts attach to your underlying bone and fuse with it over time to form a sturdy foundation.<\/p>\n<p>This helps to prevent any facial collapse and premature wrinkling that result from prolonged tooth loss, while also providing a solid base for a restoration fixture like a crown, bridge or set of implant-retained dentures to attach to.<\/p>\n<h2>How Implants Differ from Traditional Dentures<\/h2>\n<p>As mentioned above, there are other methods of restoring your smile and dental function. One of the main ones is removable prosthetics. While this method does provide some jawbone support, it can\u2019t compare to the dental implant procedure because the dentures rest on your gums.<\/p>\n<p>One of the problems with this route is that it can\u2019t fully address the bone degeneration that comes along with prolonged tooth loss. That\u2019s because it doesn\u2019t restore the healthy pressure that\u2019s provided by your teeth\u2019s roots.<\/p>\n<h2>Don\u2019t Let Time Pass You By<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re suffering from teeth loss, it\u2019s important to act on it. That\u2019s because the longer you wait, the more bone degeneration you can endure. If too much occurs, you could compromise your chances of being eligible for the dental implant procedure and may require a special bone grafting process to build up the area around where the implant will be placed, so that it\u2019ll seat properly.<\/p>\n<p>With the help of your Kansas City implant dentist, you can soon enjoy the feeling of being completely restored. To get the process started, reach out to your local professional to schedule a consultation today!<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Author <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Michael Byars earned his dental degree from the University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Dentistry and then went on to complete a year-long residency with a focus on cosmetic and implant dentistry. He has been \u201cVoted Best of the Northland\u201d and continues offering the best of care to his patients at his private practice. Dr. Byars can be reached for more information about how he can restore your smile through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.byarsdental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we age, things start to slow and break down. Unfortunately, it\u2019s just a fact of life. Does that apply to your oral health, too? 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