{"id":872,"date":"2019-01-02T10:02:40","date_gmt":"2019-01-02T15:02:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pointedentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=872"},"modified":"2019-01-02T10:04:23","modified_gmt":"2019-01-02T15:04:23","slug":"tooth-loss-health-risks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.pointedentalgroup.com\/blog\/tooth-loss-health-risks\/","title":{"rendered":"The Major Health Risks of Tooth Loss and Leaving a Gap"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pointedentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pointe-dental-group-tooth-loss.jpg\" alt=\"Dentist holding a large model of a tooth implant for correcting tooth loss.\" class=\"wp-image-873\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.pointedentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pointe-dental-group-tooth-loss.jpg 600w, https:\/\/dev.pointedentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pointe-dental-group-tooth-loss-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Your permanent teeth are only permanent if you take care of them. Poor dental care, injuries or health complications can lead to tooth loss. Whether the tooth loss was preventable or not, how you handle it afterward is within your control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to understand that a lost tooth isn\u2019t the end\nof the story. Learn about the ramifications of leaving gaps in your tooth line\nand what you can do to prevent these issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Tooth Loss Can Mean for Your Mouth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Increased Risk of Gum &amp; Periodontal Disease<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your mouth is full of bacteria, no matter how frequently you\nbrush, floss, use mouthwash or visit the dentist. The deeper bacteria can hide,\nthe more damage your mouth will sustain. The gaps left behind from tooth loss\nare the perfect hiding places for bacteria!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You typically think of gum disease as a cause of losing\nteeth, but the reverse is true as well. The longer bacteria can spend hiding in\nthe recesses left by missing teeth, the more irritation they will cause to your\ngums and the more likely you are to progress to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pointedentalgroup.com\/blog\/gum-disease-effects\/\">advanced\nperiodontal disease<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Teeth Will Shift<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even permanent teeth aren\u2019t fully set in place. If they\nwere, orthodontic treatment wouldn\u2019t exist! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you suddenly lose a tooth, the neighboring teeth will\nbegin to slowly shift to fill in the gap. They will often do so by tilting\ninward, leaving you with an awkward bite. It only takes one small gap to impact\nseveral of the surrounding teeth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond affecting your bite, the new position of your teeth makes\noral care more difficult:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>New gaps for bacteria to hide in<\/li><li>Some surfaces of your teeth will become harder\nto brush<\/li><li>The gap of the lost tooth may become \u201ccovered\u201d\nwith a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pointedentalgroup.com\/blog\/crooked-teeth-problems\/\">leaning\ntooth<\/a>, leaving it nearly impossible to clean without the help of\nyour dentist<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You\u2019ll Overcompensate When Eating<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Eating without a tooth that you\u2019ve been used to for decades\nis uncomfortable. Most people react to a lost tooth by eating with the other\nside of their mouth. This means your healthier teeth will be subjected to more\nfriction and wear than they normally would be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over time, compensating for the lost tooth can mean your\nother teeth are assaulted by more sugar, bacteria and tartar than they\notherwise would have been. The long-term effects could mean more cavities, gum\ndisease or even more tooth loss!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Loss of Bone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Like icebergs, your teeth go far deeper than the surface\nsection that you\u2019re familiar with. The roots and tissues below, inside the gum,\ngo all the way to the bone in your jaw. Pressure and movement with your teeth\nstimulate these roots, which in turn stimulate the bone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tooth loss causes the loss of these roots as well. Once the\nroots cease to stimulate the jaw, your body begins a process known as bone\nresorption. Essentially, your body decides that without anything happening in\nthat section of bone, the minerals would be better used elsewhere in the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the process of bone loss begins, it can weaken the area\naround the loss tooth, leading to even more health risks with your mouth. With\njust a few lost teeth, your jaw bone can lose significant mass, which will\nalter the appearance of your face and cause problems with chewing and long-term\noral health! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solutions for Tooth Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Losing a tooth can happen for a variety of reasons. While\ntooth decay and poor oral care is preventable, sudden injuries or accidents\naren\u2019t always avoidable. Fortunately, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pointedentalgroup.com\/blog\/tooth-restoration-options\/\">dentists\ncan help with tooth restoration<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pointedentalgroup.com\/dental-implants-dentures.php#dental-implants\">Dental\nImplants<\/a> \u2013 Dental implants have come a long way. They\u2019re fantastic\nat replicating natural teeth, including being anchored to your jaw bone to help\nprevent bone loss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pointedentalgroup.com\/dental-crowns-bridges.php#dental-bridges\">Bridges<\/a>\n\u2013 A less expensive option than implants, bridges use neighboring teeth to help\nanchor them in place. They won\u2019t last as long and won\u2019t feel as natural as an\nimplant, but they can be helpful as a stop-gap measure while you look into more\npermanent solutions. They\u2019re also helpful if you\u2019re missing more than one tooth\nin the same area of your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pointedentalgroup.com\/dental-implants-dentures.php#full-partial\">Dentures<\/a>\n\u2013 Dentures come in different types, such as partial dentures, implant-supported\ndentures or full dentures. They\u2019re good options when you\u2019re missing several\nteeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pointedentalgroup.com\/prosthodontist.php\">Pointe Dental Group\nhas a dedicated prosthodontist, Dr. Bartolovic.<\/a> Prosthodontics is a\nbranch of dentistry focused on artificial teeth and replacements for your oral\nhealth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are You Missing Teeth? Schedule a Consultation!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pointedentalgroup.com\/contact-us.php\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"223\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pointedentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/PDG-CTA-3.jpg\" alt=\"Contact us to set up an appointment\" class=\"wp-image-612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.pointedentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/PDG-CTA-3.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dev.pointedentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/PDG-CTA-3-300x105.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pointe Dental Group can provide you with a complete examination,\nanswer your questions, and discuss your treatment options.&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.pointedentalgroup.com\/contact-us.php\">Schedule\nan appointment<\/a>&nbsp;with us today! New patients can receive&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.pointedentalgroup.com\/free-exam-and-xray.php\">FREE\ncomprehensive exam and consultation<\/a>, plus a full panoramic x-ray\nwith a paid cleaning procedure (a $200 value)!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grosse Pointe Farms:&nbsp;(313) 881-2480<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shelby Township:&nbsp;(586) 803-8300<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t miss a thing! Connect with us on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PointeDental\">Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pointedentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pointe-dental-group-tooth-loss.jpg\" alt=\"Dentist holding a large model of a tooth implant for correcting tooth loss.\" class=\"wp-image-873\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.pointedentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pointe-dental-group-tooth-loss.jpg 600w, https:\/\/dev.pointedentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pointe-dental-group-tooth-loss-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Your permanent teeth are only permanent if you take care of them. Poor dental care, injuries or health complications can lead to tooth loss. Whether the tooth loss was preventable or not, how you handle it afterward is within your control.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to understand that a lost tooth isn\u2019t the end<br \/>\nof &#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/dev.pointedentalgroup.com\/blog\/tooth-loss-health-risks\/\">Continue Reading<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_s2mail":"yes","footnotes":""},"categories":[51,17,89],"tags":[96,39,101],"class_list":["post-872","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-cosmetic-dentistry","category-dental-tips","category-general-dentistry","tag-oral-health","tag-tooth-decay","tag-tooth-loss"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Health Risks of Tooth Loss | Pointe Dental Group | Shelby Township &amp; Grosse Pointe, MI<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you\u2019re missing one or more teeth, your oral health is at risk. 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