NEVER IGNORE A MISSING TOOTH !!




Tooth loss can happen due to extraction , trauma , gum disease or decay. People live with their missing teeth ignoring its consequences all their life.

Some of the consequences are –

  • Gap causes the surrounding teeth to shift into the spaces causing malocclusion or improper bite.

  • Improper bite which may lead to headaches , muscular pain, wear and tear of teeth  & TMJ pain.

  • Space between teeth causes loss of confidence, anxiety and low self esteem, especially in front teeth region.

  • The shifted teeth into gaplater on experiences gums disease and eventually fall off.

  • Gap causes more chances of food lodgement which causes more oral infection as more area of gum is exposed.

  • If the tooth is not replaced then the gums arereceded down and bone loss takes place.

  • Bad breath due to food lodgement and poor oral hygiene.

  • Decay and cavities in adjacent teeth as it is difficult to keep it clean.

  • It is said,Total 9 nearby teeth get spoiled just by not replacing one missing tooth.

  • When the opposite tooth comes down, it causes impingement on the gums.

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