Cause

The main reasons for tooth loss include:

Tooth decay: If severe tooth decay is not treated in a timely manner, it may lead to tooth damage and require extraction.

Periodontal disease: Infection and inflammation of the gums and periodontal tissue can lead to the loss of tooth support structures.

Trauma: Accidents or sports injuries may cause teeth to break or fall out.

Congenital: Some people are born with one or even multiple missing teeth.

Symptoms

Obvious gaps or missing teeth.

Feeling uncomfortable or difficult while chewing.

Unclear pronunciation when speaking may affect language ability.

Irregular arrangement of teeth may cause displacement of other teeth.

Adverse consequences

If left untreated, tooth loss may lead to:

Decreased oral function, affecting chewing and digestion.

Surrounding teeth displacement leads to bite problems.

Affects appearance and confidence, may lead to mental health issues.

May increase the risk of other dental and periodontal problems.

Treatment methods

The treatment methods for tooth loss usually include:

Dental implantation: Implant artificial tooth roots in the location of missing teeth, and then install dentures.

Dentures: Use removable or fixed dentures to replace missing teeth.

Dental bridge: Using adjacent teeth as support to fix dentures in the missing position.

Periodontal treatment: If there is periodontal disease, corresponding treatment is needed to improve oral health.

Early medical attention and seeking professional advice can effectively solve the problem of missing teeth, restore oral function and aesthetics.