The most obvious effect of missing teeth is aesthetic. The way you look affects the way you feel, and the psychological and social consequences of tooth loss can also be profound, as we shall see. But it's not just about unsightly gaps; there's something less apparent going on in the area of a lost tooth that can affect function, health, facial aesthetics — just about everything. 30 year old: Facial structures are properly supported and in natural proportion maintaining a youthful appearance. 45 year old: Loss of teeth resulting in subtle structural changes (cheeks can sink-in slightly) even at the age of 45. 60 year old: As bone loss progresses, the loss of facial support is pronounced. The cheeks and lips lose their support creating a more aged look. 75 year old: The continued presence of a denture accelerates bone loss and loss of structural support of the face and soft tissues. The lower third of the face is dramatically smaller making the appearance more aged. The Hidden Consequences of Losing Teeth. How Dental Implants Stop Gradual Bone Loss and Replace Teeth. #Instagood #westhollywood #wehodentist #LAdentist #L4L #tagforlike #CosmeticDentist #HollywoodSmile #WestHollywoodDentist #dentalhygine #GoWeHo #Invisalign #EmergencyDentist #FollowMe #Instafollow #VisitWeHo #Modelagency #TheSunsetStrip #ToothPain #SunsetBlvdDentist Dr. Bernard Baseri www.SmileRecreation.com (at Sunset Boulevard)
