Family, friends, food, shelter, clean water—there are many things people don’t think about until Thanksgiving rolls around. This year, consider this often forgotten blessing: your teeth.
Did you know that roughly 120 million people in the US are missing at least one tooth and 36 million Americans have no teeth at all? Those who do can take them for granted or not realize how great having functioning teeth is—until after they lose their teeth. This Thanksgiving, you can be grateful to have your pearly whites. Keep reading to learn why you should and what you can do to keep your smile in good condition.
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