10 Aug What are the consequences of not replacing missing teeth?
Unfortunately, not everyone is aware of the negative impact on health and appearance of not replacing missing teeth. What exactly can this result in, both aesthetically and in terms of health?
Movement of remaining teeth
The first major impact of failure to replace missing teeth is the displacement of remaining teeth. In the long term, this can lead, among other things, to the development of malocclusion and, in extreme cases, even to further loss of teeth, especially in the elderly. This is why it is so important to dental prostheticswhich we also carry out in our practice.
Frequent pain
Another consequence is pain resulting from excessive tension in the mouth, as well as overloading of the remaining teeth. The result can even be a seemingly unrelated headache, resulting in chewing problems.
Bruxism
Bruxism, or the grinding of teeth, is in many cases a psychosomatic rather than a purely dental disease. However, it turns out that dental cavities that have not been filled for years can also lead to it. It is the result of excessive tension in the chewing muscles, which in a more advanced stage leads to cracking and loosening of teethand their hypersensitivity.
Deteriorated facial appearance
In addition, aesthetic considerations should not be forgotten. For it turns out that cavities often also result in the collapse of the skin coverings. This results in the collapse of the corners of the mouth and the formation of nasolabial furrowswhich make the face look sadder and slightly older. This is another reason why missing teeth absolutely must not be ignored.
As you can see, the consequences of missing teeth are numerous. Therefore, if any of them appear, it is necessary to visit the dentist's office immediately, where the patient's problem will be diagnosed and proper treatment implemented. We also provide such services in our office, so that people who come to us can enjoy a beautiful smile again.
