Among the 326 million people who live in the United States, a whopping 178 million of them are missing at least one tooth, according to the American College of Prosthodontists (ACP). There are an estimated 40 million Americans who are missing all their teeth. Those are startling figures, but the truth is that nobody must live that way with several tooth replacement options available to them, including dental implants and dentures. Dentures are a popular option and tough to beat when the cost is factored in, but do they check all the boxes? One issue related to tooth loss is the bone reduction in your jaw. Keep reading to learn from your dentist in Allen if dentures or implants can address jawbone preservation.
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