Sometimes when you have a missing tooth or have one extracted, the empty socket can start to shrink in size as the result of bone loss in the jaw. To fix this, our prosthodontist may recommend performing a ridge augmentation here at Implant Dentistry of the Southwest to recounter the gums, so you can get back to a healthy, beautiful smile. Contact us today at 505-883-7744 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Burton Melton and learn more about ridge augmentation in Albuquerque, New Mexico.