When a person loses a tooth, often, their biggest concern is their appearance, especially if it was toward the front. However, tooth loss can have far-reaching effects beyond the image you see in the mirror. In fact, it can drastically alter the way you’re able to eat and get nutrients from food, which can lead to all kinds of overall health problems in addition to even more tooth loss. If you need motivation to keep up with your oral hygiene and/or finally replace your missing teeth, be sure to read about some of the ways that tooth loss can affect your nutrition below.
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