Many times, when patients think about tooth loss, they focus on the immediate effects like the gap in their smile. However, the impact of missing teeth extends beyond your grin. In some cases, when patients suffer from prolonged or more significant tooth loss, it can change their entire oral structure. This shift in their teeth and bones can even result in an altered face shape! Continue reading to learn how tooth loss can reshape your face and what you can do to reduce the effects.
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