WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF A MISSING TOOTH/TEETH ?
You may be aware of how teeth are important to your appearance, but you may not know how missing teeth can harm your dental health. Even a tooth which, does not show when you smile must be replaced, because all of your teeth work together to help you in chewing, speech. If a tooth is missing these simple actions may become difficult to do. A missing tooth may cause the surrounding teeth to shift or become crooked and can change your bite. This leads to cavities, gum diseases and bite problem(occlusion). A missing tooth in the lower jaw may lead to the gradual downward movement of the upper tooth opposite to it, which is known as supra eruption. You might only be chewing from any one side of your mouth, causing extra tension to the TMJ, leading to pain disorders or it can affect your bite and place unusual stress on your teeth. It may also cause your face to look older, make difficult in chewing food and in speech too. THREE MAI...