If you lose a tooth, you might not notice much of a difference in your facial features at first. But as time goes on, your appearance may look more and more tired. Why is that?

The answer has less to do with aging than you would think! Tooth loss can have some unfortunate aesthetic consequences (besides the obvious gap in your smile, that is). The best way to preserve your youthful features is to replace the tooth as soon as possible, and while dentures are a good option, you’ll find that dental implants will have the biggest impact. Keep reading to learn more.