A missing tooth may cause more problems for you later in life Improvements in dental care have increased the number of people who retain all of their teeth. Despite these improvements, many people have lost teeth and delay replacing them.
People tend to lose their teeth from accidents, tooth decay or gum disease.
Some people go for many years without replacing a missing tooth and are not aware of the damage they may be doing to their mouths. When a tooth is missing, the surrounding teeth have to work harder when chewing and this begins to wear the other teeth down. Over a long period, the surrounding teeth may begin to shift or even tip over and create problems with a person's bite. Problems with one's bite may aggravate the jaw joint and cause facial pain. Replacing a missing tooth is actually very simple.