Eating and nutrition
Missing teeth can make chewing certain foods difficult, which sometimes leads people to avoid them altogether and narrow their diet.
Speech and appearance
Front teeth contribute to certain sounds and to lip support. Their loss can change speech and facial appearance for some patients.
The remaining teeth
Teeth adjacent to a gap can drift or tilt over time, and the opposing tooth may over-erupt. Timely assessment helps identify whether this is occurring.
This article is general information and does not replace a clinical examination. Treatment suitability is determined by your dentist after assessment.