It seems obvious that losing an adult tooth is permanent. The tooth won’t grow itself back, and the only way to restore your smile is to replace the lost tooth. However, the impacts of losing the tooth may be permanent, as well. For instance, once the root of the tooth is gone, the jawbone structure that supported it can start to lose mass and density. This is not only permanent, but can also have a lasting impact on your oral health by raising your risks of losing more teeth.
Losing a tooth root isn’t the only serious aspect of tooth loss. The visible part of the tooth, which is called the tooth’s crown, plays important roles in your bite function, as well. When the tooth is lost, the balance of your bite in that area of your mouth can be disrupted. This can change how your bite distributes pressure whenever you bite and chew, putting some teeth under more pressure and stress than they can withstand. One or more teeth may become damaged, and over time, the problem might also lead to bite dysfunctions such as TMJ disorder.
Losing a tooth means that the teeth closest to it lose a part of the structural support that gives them their stability. This can lead to issues such as the nearest teeth shifting out of place and toward the gap in your smile, or the teeth becoming more vulnerable to damage or developing decay. Addressing this and other concerns related to tooth loss requires replacing the tooth as soon as possible with the right custom-designed dental restoration.
Tooth loss can become a huge problem for your oral health, and lead to several additional problems, if it isn’t addressed promptly. To learn more, schedule a consultation by calling Modern Smile in North Hollywood, CA, today at 818-763-9353. We also proudly serve patients who live in Burbank, Toluca Lake, and all surrounding communities.
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