2. (707) 200-1191 http://sonomasmiles.com/face-lift-dentures/ <br />Almost immediately after teeth are extracted or lost, both our upper and lower jaw bones begin to atrophy (called resorption) and deteriorate. Your natural teeth are attached to the jawbone by structures of roots. Everyday behavior such as biting and chewing stimulates these root structures which then stimulates the bone material in the jaw around each root. As we begin to lose our teeth, the associated roots will reabsorb and consequently lead to the deterioration of the jaw. The result is a sagging facial expression.
