{"id":37,"date":"2020-08-22T21:19:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-22T21:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/blog\/?p=37"},"modified":"2020-09-02T21:20:07","modified_gmt":"2020-09-02T21:20:07","slug":"psychological-effects-of-a-missing-tooth-in-kerrville-tx","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/blog\/psychological-effects-of-a-missing-tooth-in-kerrville-tx\/","title":{"rendered":"The Psychological Effects of Tooth Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Lonely_woman_sitting_in_a_dark_bedroom__.jpg\" alt=\"Lonely woman sitting in a dark bedroom\" class=\"wp-image-38\" width=\"306\" height=\"204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Lonely_woman_sitting_in_a_dark_bedroom__.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Lonely_woman_sitting_in_a_dark_bedroom__-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Lonely_woman_sitting_in_a_dark_bedroom__-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 306px) 100vw, 306px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that 36 million people in the U.S. are missing\nall their teeth? Plus, a whopping 120 million American adults are missing at\nleast one tooth. Whether it is an avulsed tooth from a car accident or a\nmissing arch of teeth from gum disease, the end result is often poor oral\nhealth and aesthetics. Although the physical changes are the most obvious, the\nmental and emotional repercussions should not be dismissed. If you or a loved\none has a missing tooth in Kerrville, read on for the psychological effects and\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/blog\/\">restorative treatment<\/a>\noptions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Tooth\nLoss Impacts Self Confidence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to research conducted by the Academy of\nGeneral Dentistry, 40% of people noticed someone\u2019s smile first and 96% believe\na smile is crucial to a person\u2019s appearance. If you have straight, healthy,\nwhite teeth, then your self-confidence may get a bit of a boost hearing that.\nHowever, if you have gaps in your smile or are missing teeth, findings like\nthese can lead to feelings of insecurity and inadequacy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Social\nImplications of Tooth Loss <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When 20,000 dentists were interviewed by the Academy\nof General Dentistry, one commonality was abundantly evident: social\nembarrassment is a significant problem related to tooth loss. Plus, subsequent\nresearch has found that patients with one or more missing teeth have less\nsocial interaction than those who have a complete smile. Also, the physical\nconsequences of tooth loss, like the inability to chew or speak properly, can\ncompound this issue and make social gatherings, milestone celebrations, and\nfirst dates a source of embarrassment. Eventually, this can negatively impact\nthe person\u2019s ability to create new friendships, build romantic relationships, and\nbond with their coworkers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fix Your\nSmile, Bite, and Speech with Restorative Dentistry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If a small gap in your smile or an entire arch of\nmissing teeth is negatively impacting your life, then it is time to consider\nrestorative dentistry! Thanks to revolutionary technology and modern\ntechniques, patients today can restore their smile, bite force, and speech with\na multitude of treatment options, including dental bridges, dentures, and\ndental implants. To start your journey to a full, beautiful smile, schedule a\nconsultation with your dentist today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the\nAuthor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing his undergraduate degree from\nTarleton State University, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr.\nCarroll R. Butler<\/a> earned his Doctor of Dental\nSurgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center Dental School at San\nAntonio. Over the last nearly three decades, he has joined the United States\nAir Force, become a member of the American Dental Association, and provided\nworld-class care to his community. If you would like to speak with Dr. Butler\nabout restoring your smile following a tooth extraction in Kerrville, TX, don\u2019t\nhesitate to visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a>\nor give him a call at <strong>830-257-4900<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that 36 million people in the U.S. are missing all their teeth? Plus, a whopping 120 million American adults are missing at least one tooth. Whether it is an avulsed tooth from a car accident or a missing arch of teeth from gum disease, the end result is often poor oral health [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The Psychological Effects of Tooth Loss l Dr. Carroll R. Butler<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you missing a tooth in Kerrville, TX? 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