What if
Missing Teeth
is left untreated?
Leaving missing teeth untreated can cause nearby teeth to shift, making it harder to chew or speak. It can also lead to jawbone shrinkage and changes in your appearance. Replacing missing teeth with implants, bridges, or dentures helps prevent these issues and keeps your smile healthy.
Aesthetic concerns
Missing teeth can appear unsightly and compromise the look of your smile.
Bone loss in the jaw
Missing teeth will lead to reduction in jaw bone density over long periods of time. This can reduce the options for tooth replacement in the future.
Difficulty in chewing and speaking
Missing teeth can reduce your ability to chew, tear and grind foods, as well as make creating certain sounds during speaking difficult.
Increased risk of tooth decay and gum disease
Missing teeth can lead to greater difficulty in keeping your remaining teeth clean due to food accumulating in tricky to reach areas.
Changes in bite
Movement of teeth once a tooth is mossing can lead to changes in the way your upper and lower teeth meet, causing potential issues with eating or jaw pain.
Unwanted tooth movement
Teeth which are missing for a long period of time can lead to adjacent teeth shifting into the gap left by the missing tooth. This could impact your options to replace the missing tooth in the future.
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