Dentist Chicago IL, Dr. Rocio Martinez, speaks about jawbone shrinkage when you have missing teeth. Our gums require stimulation from our roots to continue to grow properly. Without teeth in place, the tissue of the gums and the bone beneath the surface recede and shrink over time. When a dental implant is in place, the body reacts as though a tooth were in place and the gum will grow and function normally. Patients with loose fitting dentures may look into implant dentures to stop bone loss and preserve chewing function. For more information about how to prevent jawbone shrinkage, visit dentist Chicago IL, Dr. Rocio Martinez' website today. For more videos, visit br Dr. Rocio Martinez also serves the following cities: Joliet IL, Aurora IL, Mooseheart IL, Bristol IL, Geneva IL , and Bolingbrook IL.