![Portrait of a man who is missing a tooth](https://www.weldondentistry.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/AdobeStock_328602231__1679432694_84450.jpg)
One of the reasons that your dentist needs as much schooling as they do to treat you effectively is because the mouth, jaw, and face are all connected in incredibly complex ways. Missing even a single tooth can have effects on the overall shape of your face and jaw.
If you’ve recently lost a tooth or had one extracted, you may wonder how that’s likely to affect your appearance overall. Here’s a little bit more information that may be helpful to you.
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