Dr. Paul Towfighi and Registered Dental Assistant Leah Applegate are happy to present the first episode of The Healthy Mouth Podcast. Dr. Towfighi discusses the possible causes of tooth loss, from poor dental care to genetics to using your mouth as a beer bottle opener. Next, Dr. Towfighi goes over the ways a missing tooth can be replaced: dentures, partial dentures, and permanent implants. He also gives some insight about gum disease and periodontal disease, possible signs of the diseases, and the options for addressing these health issues. Last of all, Dr. Towfighi goes over the differences between a bridge and implants.