Approximately 178 million people in the U.S. 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 of their teeth.
Those are startling figures, but the truth is that nobody has to 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 bone reduction in your jaw. Keep reading to learn from your dentist in Altavista if dentures or implants can address jawbone preservation.
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