Dental implants can help overcome certain teeth problems such as missing teeth at any point in life due to trauma, accident or severe gum disease. It may also help replace the tooth that has been damaged due to the decay or poor oral hygiene.
If these dental conditions are not treated timely, it can lead to a variety of consequences, such as:
The trouble with speech because of the gap due to one or more missing teeth
Problems with chewing food
Alter the appearance of the face, such as giving it an older and wrinkled look with sunken cheeks. This may happen because the missing teeth can lead to sagging of the muscles supporting lips & cheeks
Plaque accumulation and food stuck in the gap due to the missing teeth can cause tooth decay and gum disease over time.
Pain and weakness in the facial and jaw muscles
Missing teeth, if left untreated, may dent the facial appearance which may affect the self-esteem or confidence in some people
The improper bite caused due to tilting of adjacent teeth towards the empty spaces created due to a missing tooth