Common causes
While it is true that most lost teeth are lost by children, some adults have admitted to having a lost tooth at one point in their life.
The average adult in the UK has lost six teeth.
That may seem like a lot as an adult, but common causes are linked to losing a tooth.
- Gum disease/Cavities.
- Physical injury or trauma.
- Poor nutrition/Diabetes. More.
- Smoking. For help quitting, see more.
- Arthritis.
- Hypertension.
Repairing missing teeth
Getting treatment for a missing tooth is more straightforward than it may seem.
With the development of new dental technology, a missing tooth is a thing of the past.
Root Canals are the best way to prevent missing teeth issues and can be simple and affordable for the patient – see why.
Try not to panic
When people realise they have lost a tooth, they may immediately start to panic.
They may think it’s something that can’t be treated, or it may be a sign of something more serious like gum disease or oral cancer.
The most important thing is: do not panic.
It’s probably nothing; it might be a slight pain that will go away on its own.
Another simple way of restoring missing teeth is tooth implants – most predominantly the all-on-four procedure.
“The great thing about All-on-4 is that the human eye will barely be able to spot that the new teeth in your mouth are not your own or even natural; you might even forget this fact yourself.” Source.
Either way, do not ignore having a lost tooth.
What happens if I ignore gaps?
Not fixing a missing tooth can be very dangerous for the patient.
- When a tooth is lost, all of the natural roots linked to the patient’s jawbone disappear.
- Dental bones also don’t grow back, and this will cause a bone density change within six months of tooth loss.
- Nearby teeth of the missing one can have a higher risk of tooth decay.
- There can also be difficulty experienced with the patient’s speech and eating food.
These are some of the risks associated with not replacing a missing tooth.
There are multiple health factors linked to having a missing tooth.
That’s why it’s crucial to replace a missing tooth as soon as possible to protect and preserve the oral state.
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