When you lose a tooth, it can affect you socially and psychologically, especially if your missing tooth affects your toothy grin. However, it is not just those unsightly gaps that cause problems. A lost tooth can also affect health, function, and facial aesthetics.

According to the Glen Dental Center, the bones that surround your teeth need stimulation in order to maintain density and form. The sac-like bone, called the alveolar, supports, surrounds your teeth, and gets its stimulation from your teeth themselves.