{"id":22,"date":"2024-10-05T16:55:57","date_gmt":"2024-10-05T16:55:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worcesterdentalarts.com\/blog\/?p=22"},"modified":"2024-10-24T16:58:00","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T16:58:00","slug":"how-tooth-loss-can-drastically-alter-the-shape-of-your-face","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worcesterdentalarts.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/05\/how-tooth-loss-can-drastically-alter-the-shape-of-your-face\/","title":{"rendered":"How Tooth Loss Can Drastically Alter the Shape of Your Face"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Life with even just one missing tooth can prove challenging \u2013 most obviously, the issue will impact your ability to chew, speak, and smile. But did you know that tooth loss can alter the very shape of your face and even make you look older than you actually are? Here\u2019s a closer look at how missing teeth impact your facial structure and appearance, and why replacing those teeth with dental implants<\/a> is one of the best ways of addressing the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Missing Teeth Can Make You Look Older<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To put things simply, your jawbone isn\u2019t able to support the structure of your face anymore if you have missing teeth. Your jaw relies on the stimulation provided by your teeth through their roots to remain healthy and vigorous. Without the support that your teeth provide, your mouth and cheeks can sink, shrink, and sag, which is often referred to as facial collapse and is heavily associated with premature aging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some of the changes that can make you look older as a result of tooth loss:<\/p>\n\n\n\n