September 18-22 is National Malnutrition Awareness Week. What exactly is malnutrition? It’s when your body doesn’t get all the nutrients it needs through your diet. Here’s another question: what causes tooth bone loss? You guessed it, malnutrition. By not getting the vitamins and minerals you require, your jawbone can shrink, reducing the success rate of your dental implants. Read on to learn more about the process, and how to combat malnutrition.
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