Should i worry about bone loss in my jaw?

YES: The most common cause of bone loss in the jaw is from periodontal (gum) disease. This is treatable and if it is not, it can lead to loss of all your teeth and dentures.

Yes: The loss of bone can lead to the loss of all your teeth. Have your dentist to evaluate and treat your condition. You probably don't want to be wearing dentures.

Stop the progression: The progression of bone loss is what you need to control, not the bone level in your jaw. Sometimes, you may have bone loss, but the bone level is now stable and not progressively worse. On the other hand, you may have an active progression of bone loss. Regardless where the level of bone is, this condition when diagnosed early, can easily be treated and must be treated.