That Accident Took More Than Just a Tooth

Category: Health

Losing a tooth in an accident may not feel serious at first. There may be no pain. The gap might seem small. This is why many people ignore it. That choice is a mistake. When a natural tooth is present, it sends chewing pressure into the jawbone. This keeps the bone strong. When the tooth is lost, that pressure stops. The body reacts by slowly shrinking the bone in that area.