Some just prefer not to smile big anymore because they are self-conscious of their looks. The cheeks or the lips can appear sunken in. You may speak differently and sound differently. What once was a stable bite is now changing. What once was a self cleansing tooth arrangement is now a plaque trapping nightmare.
Chewing can be more difficult and tooth decay becomes more prevalent.
These are just some of the effects of losing a tooth. This situation can cause TMJ problems and can cause headaches and other discomfort. To minimize the possibility of problems the missing tooth should be replaced promptly. There are a many ways to replace that missing tooth or teeth. The most popular are listed below.