Maybe you didn’t brush and floss as much as you should have, and you had to have a tooth extracted to save the rest of your mouth from infection. Maybe your tooth got dislodged in a fall or accident of some kind. No matter how your tooth came to be missing, it’s important to get it replaced as soon as possible. Going too long can negatively affect your oral health. Here are 4 ways that tooth loss can change the shape of your face.

September is a lot of things, like National Blueberry Popsicle Month, National Papaya Month, and National Square Dance Month. But on a more serious note, it’s also National Gum Care Month. Taking care of your gums is crucial not just for your oral health, but for your overall health as well. Let’s talk more about how to celebrate National Gum Care Month in style by preventing gum disease.