Losing a natural tooth can impact both the function and appearance of your smile, which is why it’s important to replace a missing tooth as soon as possible. Yet millions of people are missing at least one tooth, with older adults being the most at risk for tooth loss [1].
What would cause someone to lose a natural tooth in the first place, and why does your risk increase with age? The following are the top causes of tooth loss in permanent teeth.
An article by Dr. Samir Alaswad. Originally published by Your Dental Health Resource.
Read the full article here: Top Causes of Tooth Loss
