What do I do as I'm 23 years old and I've lost some bones in my teeth? (Photo)

HelloI am sorry to learn that you have bone loss around your lower anterior teeth. This is usually the result of poor oral hygiene but can be caused by other factors such as medication or a traumatic bite.Unfortunately the prognosis is not good. It is not possible to reestablish the bone but the most important thing is to visit your dental practice and have regular hygienist visits. Hopefully, with meticulous oral hygiene, the bone loss will be halted.If the teeth become mobile, I am afraid that you will loose the teeth.Treatments options are then either a denture or implants. a denture is not ideal because they are rather unstable and could lead to further deterioration of adjacent teeth.The ideal option is to replace the missing teeth with implants to provide a stable long-term solution.My best wishesDr Ian Hallam MBE

Hello, you ask a great question. Your particular situation deals with bone loss and possibly the replacement of teeth. Unfortunately, reversing the bone loss is not possible. Fortunately, the integrity of your teeth may be saved with periodontal care and maintenance. If and when you reach the point when your teeth must be replaced you will have two options; implants and a dental bridge. Jorge Jimenez DDSCircle Dental Care