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Tooth Loss and Its Impact on Self-Esteem

CM
Dra. Carolina Macareno
·May 1, 2025·6 min read

Tooth loss has consequences that go far beyond the functional. The psychological and social impact is profound and real, but there is a solution.

Beyond masticatory function

In my more than 17 years of experience treating patients with tooth loss, I have reached a conclusion that goes beyond the purely technical: tooth loss is not just an oral health problem, it is an integral health problem that profoundly affects self-esteem, social life, personal relationships, and mental health.

CM

Dra. Carolina Macareno

Rehabilitadora Oral · Especialista en Implantes

Oral Rehabilitation specialist from Universidad CES. Over 17 years transforming smiles in Medellín, Colombia.

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