The Bite That Vanished: A Chicagoan's Story

David, a 45-year-old project manager from Lincoln Park, finally got the new crown on his molar he’d been putting off. But instead of relief, he found a new problem. When he bit down, his front teeth no longer touched. Chewing his favorite deep-dish pizza became a challenge; he had to tear at it awkwardly. He started avoiding salads, frustrated by his inability to cleanly bite through a piece of lettuce.