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Hello, I’m Luna. I made it to my adult years without ever developing a cavity. The second I fell pregnant with my oldest child, however, the cavities started appearing in droves. My dentist explained that the constant morning sickness had accelerated the enamel wear, leaving my teeth vulnerable. The bacteria fed on the food particles on my teeth and left caustic acids behind, which caused the cavities to develop. Ever since then, I have been fascinated with the world of dentistry. I want to use this site to explore dental problems and treatments. I invite you to visit often to learn about dentistry.

 

Do You Need To Replace Missing Teeth?

22 December 2020
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

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You may not realize it, but there are many things that hold your teeth in place, including your tooth roots, gums, jawbone tissue, and surrounding teeth. As soon as one tooth is lost, you are at an increased risk of losing other teeth. Therefore, your oral health is dramatically impacted by missing teeth. With that being said, replacing a missing tooth can positively impact both the appearance and the function of your mouth. Keep reading to learn some of the problems you may experience when you have one or more missing teeth.

Restricted Diet

When you are missing a tooth or two, it makes it difficult—and sometimes painful—to eat some of your favorite foods. If you reduce your diet to the foods that your teeth are able to handle, you could miss out on some very important minerals and nutrients that your body needs.

Further Tooth Loss

Every tooth in your mouth offers stability for the teeth that surround it. When one tooth comes out, the surrounding teeth do not have anything to lean on. Eventually, those teeth will begin to tilt toward that gap. In many cases, this can result in tooth decay as well as even further tooth loss.

Jawbone Deterioration

It is possible for your body to realize when a tooth is lost. When this happens, the body will begin to absorb the minerals in the jaw to begin using elsewhere. Because of this, the jawbone area where the tooth is missing will begin to deteriorate. Eventually, you may start to experience facial collapse. In other words, your face will start changing shape.

Low Self-Esteem

Your personality is often reflected through your smile. However, if you feel embarrassed about your smile and do not want to smile, this can result in very low self-esteem. When you do not have confidence in yourself, it can reflect in your personal and professional lives. You should never have to feel self-conscious as you talk and smile, but missing teeth can make you feel that way.

If you have a missing tooth, speak to a dentist in your area about possible tooth replacement options. One of the most popular options is a dental implant. Replacing your missing teeth with dental implants or another tooth replacement option can help you avoid experiencing the aforementioned problems while also restoring your smile to its former glory—a smile that you can be proud to show off.