Tooth Loss
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| • | Imbalanced Chewing: When a person loses a tooth, they immediately respond by primarily chewing on the other side of their mouth. This imbalance means additional wear to one side and often changes to their diet to accommodate. |
| • | Atrophy of the Jawbone: Our bone requires exercise to stay healthy, all of our bone, including our jawbone. Our jaw receives exercise from the movement of chewing and the fleeting touches of teeth together. A missing tooth and root means that spot is no longer receiving that stimulation the bone needs to stay robust, so the bone will atrophy in that spot. This may not be noticeable with the loss of one tooth, but following the loss of two or more, and you may see changes to your facial shape. |
| • | Movement of Neighboring Teeth: When an orthodontist removes a tooth to alleviate overcrowding, they create a controlled plan to move the neighboring teeth. When a person loses a tooth, the neighboring teeth have room to move in an uncontrolled fashion, and they have no reason to move in just the way you want them to. This can cause changes in your jaw ability to open and close properly, known as TMJ dysfunction. |
Phone(512) 441-8922 HoursMon: 8:00am - 4:00pm Tues:8:00am - 4:30pm Weds: 8:00am - 4:30pm Thurs: 8:00am - 2:00pm Fri: Closed |
The loss of a tooth, even just one, can cause significant issues in your mouth. We can prevent those issues and work to prevent further tooth loss through restoration. Working with our staff at South Austin Dental, we can help you have a healthy, beautiful smile.