Gum Disease Linked with Tooth Loss

What's So Bad About Losing a Tooth?

Gum disease causes the loss of more teeth than routine decay, accident or any other trauma. So is it a big deal to lose a tooth? I mean, you can't die from it, right? No, you can't, but losing even a single tooth can cause the other teeth to shift and move around – affecting your ability to chew and process nutrients from your food. If you begin favoring softer foods loaded with more carbohydrates, it can cause you to gain weight. Loss of teeth can alter your appearance, making you look shriveled and aged. Also, your speech can be affected. That's why we work hard to help make sure this doesn't happen to you. If a missing tooth is unavoidable, we recommend replacement with a dental implant as the best solution.

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