When a tooth is lost, bone loss begins.  40-60% of bone volume is lost in the first year of extraction, and 1% per year after that.  If the lost bone is not managed, choices in the future are limited.

Dr Timmerman places bone grafts when he extracts teeth.  This allows many more choices in the future that would not be possible otherwise.  Synthetic or freeze dried bone can be placed and allowed to heal for 3-6 months.  At this point an implant can be placed, or if dentures are to be worn the ridge is preserved for stability.

While the investment for this is more than simply extracting the teeth, the savings in future treatment more than makes up for it.