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Why Does Not Having Teeth Make You Look Older? Understanding Facial Collapse

Over 69% of adults between the ages of 35 and 44 have at least one missing tooth, a factor that significantly contributes to a process known as facial collapse. This can have a drastic impact on your appearance, raising the question: **why does not having teeth make you look older?** The answer lies in how teeth and their roots support the entire facial structure, an effect that is lost when they are removed.