What Happens If I Don’t Fix My Lost Tooth?
If you’re missing a tooth you might wonder – how bad could it be? Well, it could end up worse than you might think. Here are some things that are affected if you’re missing one or more teeth. And remember, issues like these can be remedied by a capable dental implant provider.
Lost Teeth Affect How You Look
In addition to the missing tooth itself, tooth loss can lead to your face appearing sunken, which makes you look older and can be a big hit to your confidence.
They Affect What Foods You Can Enjoy
Tooth loss can make chewing downright hurt, which means you can’t enjoy some of the foods you might love the most.
They Affect How You Sound
Tooth loss can affect how you sound when you speak, which can make it hard to communicate and can have a big impact on self esteem.
They Affect Your Confidence
With potential impact to how you look, sound, and feel, it’s easy to see how quickly a lost tooth can impact your confidence.
They Get Worse Over Time
Not addressing a missing tooth can cause your teeth to move, which further impacts your smile and speech. It can also lead to bone loss that can lead to additional lost teeth or even massive issues with your jaw.
As You Can See
It’s wise to consider your options for dental restoration or implants before your missing tooth or teeth causes costly, life-altering changes. And if you’d like to learn more, check out our page on what dental implants are, or this other resource on when you might need dental implants. You can also use the navigation above to find answers to your questions, or reach out to our team to book your free consultation.
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