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ОглавлениеThe Problem(s) with Missing Teeth
A full set of healthy teeth is important socially, physically, and emotionally. Even one or a few missing teeth are cause for concern. Gaps in your smile caused by missing teeth impact occlusion (the way top and bottom teeth fit together) and jaw joint function. If a tooth doesn’t have “anchor” teeth on either side of it, it can begin to drift out of position, impairing the balance of your bite and causing uneven wear on teeth. Additionally, when the bite is misaligned, the temporomandibular joints can malfunction, causing headaches, facial pain, tingling in the fingers, and a jaw that clicks when opened and closed.
Diminished Quality of Life
Studies show that people with all of their teeth often enjoy a longer life than their peers with missing teeth. Additionally, the World Health Organization (WHO) determined that poor oral health contributes to the diminishment of what they define as the three main components of health: physical wellbeing, mental wellbeing, and social wellbeing. The health of teeth, gums, and jaw impacts quality of life and affects such things as sleep, diet, work, social interaction, and self-image.
