Consequences of Missing Teeth and Replacement Options

If you are one of the 27 million Brits, who have at least one missing tooth, please realize that it is absolutely essential to consult a reputed dentist like Muswell Hill Park Road Dentist to stop any further damage!

Consequences of missing teeth

A missing tooth can be the cause of severe physical as well as psychological problems.

Cosmetic problems

1. A hole in the smile: one of the most obvious problems is a gaping gap in your smile.
2. Bone loss: Tooth loss eventually leads to a gradual bone loss making you look older than your age.

Social problems

1. Detrimental effect on love life: a hole in your smile leaves behind a hole in your love life. Approximately 2% of people have complained about the negative effect of tooth loss on their love lives.
2. Lost job opportunities:  a gap in your mouth decreases your chances of getting the job of your dreams.

Emotional problems

1. Speech problem: lack of teeth alters our ability to speak clearly. This impaired speech may have a negative effect on self-esteem.
2. Depression and anxiety: The cosmetic and social problems associated with tooth loss result in anxiety and depression.

Health problems

1. Endocarditis & Heart disease: tooth decay leads to the spread of oral pathogens in the bloodstream making such people more susceptible to heart diseases including endocarditis.
2. Other problems:  other health issues like indigestion, headache and muscle pains have been reported.

Dental problems

1. Tooth decay: A missing tooth leads to a domino effect in your mouth. It aggravates the problem of tooth decay leading to further tooth loss.
2. Uneven teeth: Haphazard space in the mouth causes uneven teeth structuring causing crooked teeth problems.

Technological advancements in the field of dental medicine now offer several easy, long-term and cost-effective replacement solutions to missing teeth.

The most popular dentist recommended options that you may consider are:

Dental Implants

The most popular choice of dentists to replace missing teeth is the use of dental implants.

• Very similar to natural teeth
• Long-lasting solution
• Prevents loss of jaw bone tissue
• Durable, strong, and corrosion-resistant
• No gum irritation
• Suitable for single tooth loss as well as multiple teeth loss
• Builds upon self-esteem and confidence.
• Fast treatment within one day.

Dental Bridges

Most dental bridges do not require complex surgical processes and are suitable for older people also. Dentists recommend the type of dental bridges depending on the patients’ tooth loss.

• A traditional bridge is recommended for use when you have natural teeth on both sides of the hole formed by the missing tooth.
• A cantilever bridge may be used if only one natural tooth is required next to the missing tooth gap.
• In a Maryland bridge, porcelain wings are bonded to the existing teeth on one side of the teeth.
• With an implant-supported dental bridge, surgery is performed to place a single implant for every missing tooth so that the bridge remains in position.

Dentures

Dentures are removable false teeth. A complete denture is commonly used if all your natural teeth are missing while a partial denture may be used when few natural teeth still exist.

• No surgical process required
• Affordable and cost-effective
• Easy to repair in case of damage.

Don’t neglect your missing tooth. It may lead to problems far more serious than an appalling smile. Get in touch with our Muswell Hill Smile experts to transform not just your smile but your life too!