{"id":593,"date":"2019-12-07T16:11:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-07T16:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/?p=593"},"modified":"2020-01-29T16:11:46","modified_gmt":"2020-01-29T16:11:46","slug":"what-happens-if-i-wait-to-replace-a-missing-tooth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/what-happens-if-i-wait-to-replace-a-missing-tooth\/","title":{"rendered":"What Happens if I Wait to Replace a Missing Tooth?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_127908119__1580314096_52003-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Missing tooth in outstretched hand\" class=\"wp-image-594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_127908119__1580314096_52003-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_127908119__1580314096_52003-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_127908119__1580314096_52003.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that the American College of Prosthodontics estimates\nthat in the United States alone, roughly 178 million people are missing at\nleast one tooth and more that 35 million people don\u2019t have any left at all? The\nnumber one cause of tooth loss is gum disease, which accounts for about 70% of\nall missing teeth, but a missing tooth can also be caused by cavities,\ninjuries, and certain diseases. However you lost your tooth, you might find\nyourself smiling less and feeling embarrassed. But a missing tooth can mean\nmore than just a gap in your smile! You could suffer serious, long-lasting\neffects if you don\u2019t act right away. Find out what happens when you wait to\nreplace your missing tooth and how dental implants in Virginia Beach can help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Short-Term Problems of Missing Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A missing tooth can change how you: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Eat: <\/strong>Teeth are meant to help us eat, and the\nloss of even one tooth can make it difficult to bite or chew foods like steak\nand corn. The effort from eating could cause you to develop digestive problems\nor malnutrition.<\/li><li><strong>Talk: <\/strong>Certain sounds rely heavily on the\nplacement of your teeth. If you lose specific teeth, like a front tooth, you\nwill have a harder time speaking clearly, and others may have trouble\nunderstanding you.<\/li><li><strong>Think: <\/strong>If you\u2019re worried about how\nnoticeable your missing tooth is, you may find yourself smiling less, which can\nbe detrimental to your relationships and self-esteem. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Small Problems Turn into Long-Term Impacts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as your tooth is lost, your bones start to adjust.\nThe longer you wait to replace a missing tooth, the more likely it is that you\nwill experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Weakening and deterioration in your jawbone.<\/li><li>Changes in your facial structure, making your\nface look droopier and older.<\/li><li>Higher risk of developing gum disease and\ncavities.<\/li><li>Difficulty replacing missing teeth with dental\nimplants.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dental Implants Can Help!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no reason to delay getting a dental implant. They\u2019re\nthe most popular solution for replacing missing teeth, and it\u2019s easy to see\nwhy. Implants aim to imitate the look, feel, and function of your natural\nteeth. They\u2019re anchored into your jawbone to create life-like stability while\neating, talking, and smiling. This also stimulates blood flood in the jaw to\nencourage bone health and supports your facial structure!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the long run, a gap in your teeth could cost you more\nthan just your flawless smile. Avoid the short and long-term complications of\nmissing teeth and talk to your dentist in Virginia Beach about replacing them\nwith <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental\nimplants<\/a> right away!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Smile by Design is based in Virginia Beach, VA. Dr. Vinita\nFolck and Dr. Stephanie Santos are both members of the prestigious Spear Study\nClub as well as the American Dental Association. For over a decade, they have\nbeen helping the Virginia Beach area build and restore beautiful smiles that\ninspire confidence with the help of a variety of services, including dental\nimplants. If you\u2019d like to know more, they can be contacted via their <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/contact-us.html\"><em>website<\/em><\/a><em> or\nat <strong>(757) 499-9639. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that the American College of Prosthodontics estimates that in the United States alone, roughly 178 million people are missing at least one tooth and more that 35 million people don\u2019t have any left at all? 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