HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

How much bone loss in jaw is considered critical level needing intervention?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Leslie Leighton answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Any bone loss in the jaw needs evaluation and possibly treatment. If it is related to bone loss in the area of teeth please see a periodontist for evaluation and possible treatment.

Answered 8/12/2023

0 views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

What are the causes of jaw abscess/bone loss and subsequent tooth death, with no trauma, cracking, etc?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

4 months ago I had wisdoms tooth extracted in bottom jaw. The tooth next to it is still slightly loose and I feel it when I chew - no pain at all. CBCT showed a massive bone loss. The dentist says its normal. Will this heal over time? Im 26?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My left front tooth is loose will this lead to bone loss in the jaw, do loose teeth lead to bone loss?

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

A member asked:

If you have bone loss in a jaw joint due to TMJ, can the bone loss be reversed or undone? Can the jaw joint be made healthy and normal again?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Will partial dentures decrease the chances of bone loss in the jaw due to bone resorption?

8 doctors weighed in across 5 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Do I need to worry about bone loss in my jaw if I have been bruxist for almost 40 years?
Do I need to worry about bone loss in my jaw from bruxism from 25 to 65?
Should i worry about bone loss in my jaw?
Does eating soft foods on a consistent basis contribute to loss of bone in jaw due to lack of stimulation?
Is bone grafting recommended when someone has lost bone across his entire jaw? Or is it warranted only when the bone loss is localized?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.