The most ignored or neglected
part of our body is our teeth. Most of us wonder why is it important to replace
one missing tooth when
there are other remaining teeth. Let’s
discuss that in detail of what happens if the missing tooth/teeth are not
replaced.
Our teeth are designed to work
together to help us chew the food, speak and smile. When tooth/teeth are
missing, there is a hindrance to all these actions. Missing tooth if not
replaced will lead the adjacent teeth to shift to the empty space and create
areas that are difficult to clean which eventually leads to gum problems and
tooth decay leading to further tooth loss. It can also lead to excessive wear
of these teeth. It can also lead to bite problems, when the upper and lower
jaws don’t meet properly it can cause damage to the jaw joint. It can affect
your general health, especially if your back teeth are missing, it may be
difficult for you to chew certain foods which can lead to malnutrition and
recurrent illness.
To avoid all these ill effects,
it is very important and essential to replace the missing tooth/teeth to keep
you fit and healthy. Advancements in modern dentistry have made it easier to
replace a missing tooth using natural looking and functioning prosthetics.
There are different treatment
methods to replace missing tooth/teeth which varies from case to case. It is
always advisable to visit a dentist and discuss the treatment option that suits
you the best.
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