{"id":251,"date":"2020-03-11T17:14:38","date_gmt":"2020-03-11T17:14:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hickoryflatdentist.com\/blog\/?p=251"},"modified":"2020-04-11T17:17:10","modified_gmt":"2020-04-11T17:17:10","slug":"titanium-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hickoryflatdentist.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/titanium-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"What Happens if You Don\u2019t Replace a Missing Tooth?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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You only have one tooth missing, so it\u2019s not that big of a deal, right? After all, you still have your other teeth, which means you\u2019re able to maintain a normal diet, and you can modify the way you smile to hide the gap. A local dentist says you have much more to be concerned with. As you continue reading, you\u2019ll discover what can happen if even one missing tooth<\/a> is ignored and how dental implants can make a huge difference!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Every Tooth Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Each of your teeth has a specific function, whether that involves its role in chewing food properly, speaking or supporting your jawbone. Furthermore, your teeth rely on each other for support, literally. There is natural tension provided from the adjacent ivories and from those above and below. Thus, when a tooth is missing for a prolonged period of time, the teeth that surround the vacancy can begin to shift in search of the lost tension. This can create some issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Problem with Shifting Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are two major problems that can arise from failing to replace a missing tooth:<\/p>\n\n\n\n