You may think that losing 2/3 teeth is no big deal out of the 32 that you have. A lot of people think that way. A dentist in London associated with the Dulwich Dental Office says that even a single tooth loss triggers a major concern for any individual. Ignoring replacement of the lost tooth is likely to have severe adverse effects on the general oral health of the individual.
Adult teeth are expected to last for the rest of your life. But those teeth do fall out because of various reasons including the following:
- Advanced periodontal disease.
- Severe tooth decay.
- Facial injuries.
Dental implants are the best solution to tooth or teeth loss problem. Losing a tooth or teeth usually leads to two problems – individuals face difficulty in properly chewing foods and of course, aesthetic or cosmetic issues. But these are only the problems that show up at the surface and are comparatively easier to solve. Potentially more serious oral health problems remain hidden behind those issues. But, what are those more serious problems? Let us explore that in more detail.
Higher chances of developing an infection in the mouth
“When you have a missing teeth or tooth, you are at a greater chance of developing an infection in your oral cavity,” says Dr Sia Mirfendereski – the experienced dentist at the Dulwich Dental Office. This type of oral infection easily gets spread to other areas of the body if ignored and left untreated.
Density of the jawbone gets diminished
Teeth play a vital role in maintaining the quality of the jawbone. When you lose a tooth, it leaves a gap in your jaw, which can lead to a reduction in jawbone density. If the bone density decreases significantly, this can result in receding gums. Not only may you look older than you are, but there is also a higher risk of losing more teeth as a result. Cosmetic dentures have traditionally been used to fill in the gap left by missing tooth or teeth. But it hardly contributes to stem the problem of diminishing your jawbone density.
Remaining teeth may get misaligned
The gap left by a missing tooth can lead to another problem: neighboring teeth may shift to fill that space. This shifting can cause severe misalignment of the remaining teeth.
Flourishing of harmful bacteria in the mouth
The problem of missing tooth or teeth increases the chances of harmful bacteria flourishing in the mouth.
Fortunately, there are various solutions to address missing teeth, including traditional dentures, bridges, and dental implants.
- Dentures are specially designed devices that are fixed to your mouth using customised fittings. Dentures can either be made of metals or acrylic depending on your choice. You may also choose between a full and a partial denture depending on your requirement.
- Bridges are nothing but filler teeth and are mounted on the adjacent teeth on both sides of a gap.
- Teeth implants are both aesthetically and functionally at par to your natural teeth. They also offer life-long solution to the missing teeth problem.
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The more teeth an individual loses, the more serious their concerns will become. You are free to contact us at Dulwich Dental Office to solve your missing tooth or teeth problem. As a patient-centric practice, we accept both NHS and private patients. We offer quality dental treatment and care with 0% finance to make things easier for you when it comes to financing your treatment.
