An estimated 170 million adults in the United States are missing at least one permanent tooth. If you’re part of this statistic, then you’re all too familiar with the difficulties that come from tooth loss, like lower confidence in your smile. But what about if you’re missing a back tooth? Also called molars, the teeth toward the back of your mouth might not be visible when you grin, but they still need to be replaced once they’re lost. Here’s why you should definitely replace a missing back tooth and why dental implants are the best available solution.
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