Effects of Missing Teeth
Cosmetic
Naturally, there is a cosmetic effect of a missing tooth. The appearance of your teeth is essential for a confident smile. A missing tooth can make a person feel embarrassed to talk, smile, or take photos. This is especially true if the missing tooth is in the front.
Teeth Misalignment
When you lose a tooth, there will be an empty spot where it once was. This empty space leaves room for teeth to shift and fill that area. This happens because the pressure is no longer being placed on the surrounding teeth from the missing tooth. This can lead to crooked teeth, crowded teeth, and issues with your bite.
Jawbone Health
Teeth play an important role in the health and density of your jawbone. Your teeth create pressure as you chew and even just talk. This pressure is sent down and transferred to your jaw. Similar to exercising a muscle, your body will naturally upkeep and grow your jawbone. However, if you are missing teeth, then your jawbone could eventually lose density. That’s because your teeth are no longer able to apply pressure to the jawbone. A loss in jawbone density can reduce its structural integrity and can alter the shape of your face and make it appear sunken in.
Getting Dental Implants
Now that you understand how missing teeth can negatively affect you, you may be wondering how you can fix this. While you can’t exactly grow new teeth, dental implants are the next best thing. Dental implants are prosthetic replacements for teeth that provide a natural look with great results. Our team at Gentle Dental Care, LLC, provides dental implant services and would be happy to discuss the entire process. If you’re considering dental implants, then contact Gentle Dental Care, LLC, at 732-549-5660 today.
