When you suffer from tooth loss, you can experience a broad spectrum of emotions and responses to the open space (or spaces) in your smile. You may feel upset, not too worried about it, extremely embarrassed about the way your smile looks, and more. Regardless of the way you feel, we encourage you to remember that it’s actually very important to replace missing teeth as soon as you can. Not sure why this is such a big deal? Assuming open spaces are purely esthetic in nature? Consider a few reasons to visit us ASAP to complete your smile!

Reason #1: Teeth Can Shift Out Of Alignment

Remaining natural teeth will begin to move toward open spaces. It’s that simple. You may go from a perfectly aligned grin to a misaligned one, simply as the result of tooth loss (so replace those teeth!).

Reason #2: Open Spaces Can Lead To Bruxism/TMJ Disorder

Did you know that open spaces due to tooth loss can cause problems with your bite? The loss of one or more teeth can disrupt your balance, which may lead to functional problems like bruxism (grinding and clenching of teeth) or TMJ disorder (jaw joint issues). Replace teeth to maintain balance.

Reason #3: Eating And Speaking Become Challenging

You might think that missing one tooth couldn’t be a problem. However, one or multiple missing teeth can become a huge issue when you’re trying to form certain words. The same is true if you are doing your best to eat: In some instances, tooth loss will lead to difficulty breaking down certain foods. In others, you’ll find that food becomes trapped, which is frustrating (particularly when you do your best to practice good dental hygiene).

ABOUT YOUR SPRINGFIELD, OH DENTIST:

Dr. Afshan Ahmed and the team at North Spring Dental welcome you and your family to a different kind of dental care experience. Our practice is one in which you can rest assured that you will enjoy a relaxing, personalized visit. To find out more about our comprehensive general, orthodontic, and family dentistry services, call our dental office in Springfield, OH today at 937-399-3800.