What Happens If a Missing Tooth Is Not Treated?

Teeth lost for various reasons do not only result in toothlessness in that area.Missing teeth can cause problems with chewing and aesthetics. However, it can cause health problems related to our general health. If tooth loss is not treated, we can briefly review the problems that will arise as follows:

Jawbone Destruction

Shifting and Deterioration of Other Teeth

Ağızdaki dişler birbirleriyle temas ettikleri noktalardan birbirlerine kuvvet uygulayacak şekilde dinamik bir denge içerisindedirler. If the gap left as a result of tooth loss is not filled, it may cause other teeth to shift towards that area. This can lead to a disruption in the harmony between the teeth and affect chewing function. In addition, the risk of teeth crowding and decay may increase.

Digestive Problems

Missing teeth affect chewing function and can make it difficult to chew food properly. Due to the lack of teeth, food is swallowed without being ground sufficiently. This can cause digestive problems. Inadequately chewed food can cause strain on the digestive system and lead to digestive problems.

Speech Problems

Teeth have an important effect on speech. When sounds are formed, teeth work together with speech organs such as the tongue, lips and palate. Correct position of the teeth negatively affects the ability to speak. Missing teeth can cause speech problems and prevent an individual from speaking clearly.

Self-Confidence Problems

Missing teeth, especially in the frontal region, can negatively affect a person's self-confidence in their social life by restricting the individual's basic communication abilities such as speaking and smiling. Missing teeth can also cause dissatisfaction with one's appearance, leading to a lack of self-confidence.

In conclusion; Failure to treat missing teeth can often lead to serious health and aesthetic problems. Therefore, it is important to replace missing teeth with appropriate treatments such as implants. These treatments maintain the health of the jawbone, ensure the harmony of other teeth and can have a positive effect on overall health.