Grafting: Repair Damaged and Lost Bone
Did you know…
The most common cause of bone loss is tooth loss left unreplaced, especially multiple teeth, and can also be caused by chronic periodontitis.
In the case of periodontitis, the bacteria gradually eat away at the underlying jawbone and at the periodontal ligaments that connect the tooth to the bone.
Depending on the case, many times Dr. Ray uses bone grafting to repair damaged and lost bone around teeth that have suffered from severe gum disease.
A bone graft not only replaces lost bone but also stimulates the jawbone to regrow and eventually replaces the bone graft with the patient’s own, healthy bone.
Contact us if you are experiencing jaw pain or tooth loss.