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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