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Can having no teeth or not having some teeth affect your breathing?
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No effect: However, missing teeth, regardless the cause can affect your ability to smile without restraint or to chew effectively. Keep your teeth for life and avoid dental problems.
Answered 9/22/2016
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No: the number of teeth you have does not effect your breathing, however an unhealthy mouth can. Periodontal disease increases your chance of lung and heart disease.
Answered 9/22/2016
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Airway: Missing some teeth will not affect your breathing but missing ALL your teeth could. Your teeth serve among other things as a stop to prevent your lower jaw from over-closing. With no teeth at all there is no stop and if your jaw over closes it could affect your airway and as a result your breathing. So, while possible, this would be a fairly uncommon scenario...
Answered 2/26/2017
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