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https://www.grandrapidsoralsurgery.com/procedures/tooth-extractions/"}}},"blocks":[{"key":"7r040","text":"You are not alone if you are having difficulty coping with loss of a permanent tooth for the first time. Emotions experienced can include a sense of loss, feeling of premature aging, guilt over neglecting needed care and stigma if the loss prevents you from smiling. There can also be anger or sense of betrayal if the loss is related to a failure of dental treatment. That being said, dentist’s top priority after assuring a patient’s overall health is to save teeth. Unfortunately, not all dental treatment is 100% successful. Also, patients can “do everything right” to try to maintain their teeth but still suffer loss. Traumatic loss from a fall or accident is another source of stress.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ftej3","text":"The good news is that there are predictable, functional solutions for tooth replacement. The options can vary in cost and each has pluses and minuses, risks and benefits. Only you and your dentist together can decide on the best options. Please be aware that one of the principles of the American Dental Association Code of Ethics is patient autonomy. You ultimately get to decide what is best for your particular situation.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":56,"length":31,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[{"offset":56,"length":31,"key":0}],"data":{}}]}">