4 Important Reasons to Replace Your Missing Tooth
4 Important Reasons to Replace Your Missing Tooth Cosmetically, missing a tooth isn’t fun. It can feel uncomfortable or embarrassing to have a gap in your teeth. But besides lacking elegance, missing a tooth can be harmful to your dental health. This is why it’s important to replace the tooth with a dental implant, a dental bridge, removable partial dentures, etc. Your dentist will discuss the options that best suit your needs. Choosing no replacement should never be an option. Here are 4 reasons why replacing a missing tooth is vital to your dental health. 1. Teeth may shift and loosen. When every tooth is in your mouth, neatly in a row, they can keep each other lined up and stable. If you’re missing a tooth however, you risk the possibility of teeth shifting. Teeth can drift out of place , leading to a change in your bite, potential gum disease and possible tooth decay. 2. Your face could change. The ADA states that e...