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Can a bridge help with bone loss? What you need to know

Following the loss of a permanent tooth, bone resorption in the jaw can occur within a few months, and a traditional dental bridge cannot help with bone loss directly. This happens because the jawbone is no longer stimulated by the tooth root, causing the bone to shrink and deteriorate over time. A bridge does, however, provide some indirect support by stabilizing adjacent teeth and restoring chewing function.