07/11/2020
Do You Have One or More Missing Permanent Teeth?
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Perhaps you are not bothered by the missing gap in your smile, brushing it off as just a cosmetic issue that you are prepared to put up with. Even if you are not overly concerned about the appearance factor, you should be aware that other health and dental problems may crop up as a consequence of losing a permanent tooth.
It is important to replace your missing teeth for both immediate and long-term reasons. Missing teeth can lead to immediate changes; even things that you normally take for granted can suddenly become difficult. From the onset, missing teeth can affect your speech and the way you bite and chew your food. When you start to avoid certain types of food due to your inability to chew them properly, you may end up missing important nutrients thereby adversely impacting your health in the long run.
Besides these obvious reasons, the tooth loss condition can also lead to progressive health problems. When a gap left by a missing permanent tooth is left untreated for a period of time, the surrounding teeth can start to drift into the vacated spot, away from their proper positions. When that happens, the improper growth of the neighbouring teeth can create misalignment issues and affect your bite.
Misaligned teeth that are closely packed (crowded) or unevenly spaced can create pockets of space that are difficult to access by normal brushing and flossing, thus giving rise to bacterial buildup and plaque accumulation. This in turn can lead to gum disease and more tooth loss problems. After all, gum disease is the leading cause of missing teeth in adults.
When teeth are lost for a long time, the area of the jawbone that used to support the teeth will begin to erode. The bone erosion can make it difficult to place a dental implant or dentures as future restorative options. Over time, it can also impact your overall dental health, not to mention the quality of your bite.
You may experience additional health issues including diabetes, nutritional changes, coronary artery disease, obesity, and some kinds of cancer.
Bone loss is another problem if you don’t replace a missing tooth. This is called bone resorption. Osteoclasts break down the tissue in your bones which releases the mineral and transfers the calcium from the bone tissue to the blood. This happens when a tooth is missing because the tooth’s natural roots are no longer in the jawbone. This leaves a space, and over time it causes the jawbone to deteriorate.
But here’s the real problem. Not only does it impact the area of the missing tooth, but it also impacts the healthy teeth around it and puts you at risk of losing even more teeth from decay. It also increases the chance you will get gum disease in the missing tooth area.
It can also change the way your face looks, changing its shape, and your lips may look asymmetrical and sunken.
A missing tooth may also reduce your ability to eat certain types of foods. Depending on the location, it may be hard for you to bite or chew certain types of food. If this is the case, sometimes you begin to overuse other teeth to compensate for the things you can’t do because of the missing tooth. This may lead to poor nutrition and consequently diminish your health. You may experience digestive issues from eating softer foods or not fully chewing foods before swallowing.
Again, depending on which teeth are missing, it can affect the way you speak. Particularly if you are missing your front teeth, you may not be able to clearly pronounce certain words. Some people develop a lisp or can’t pronounce certain sounds. This can impact communication, limit social interactions, and potential jobs.
With a tooth missing that can be noticed, you may not want to smile or speak as much. This affects almost all aspects of your life. In addition, if your missing tooth is from gum disease, you may also have bad breath. Both of these things create social and professional barriers.
This is an informative article.
To know more about how missing teeth can affect your life contact your dentist or Smile Solutions Dental Clinic
Dr.Vibhor Pradhan MDS (Orthodontist)
Dr.Jaya Pradhan MDS (Prosthodontist & Implantologist)
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