your smile? A missing tooth may seem like a small dental concern, especially if it is toward the back of your mouth and does not show when you smile. However, leaving that space untreated can gradually change the way your teeth come together when you bite, chew, and speak. Your teeth work as a team. Each tooth helps maintain the position and function of the surrounding teeth. When one is lost, the balance can begin to change. Over time, nearby teeth may shift, the opposing tooth may move into the empty space…