{"id":88,"date":"2020-01-28T00:00:06","date_gmt":"2020-01-28T00:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.southjerseycosmeticdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=88"},"modified":"2020-02-27T00:00:23","modified_gmt":"2020-02-27T00:00:23","slug":"what-happens-if-you-wait-to-replace-a-missing-tooth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.southjerseycosmeticdentistry.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/28\/what-happens-if-you-wait-to-replace-a-missing-tooth\/","title":{"rendered":"What Happens if You Wait to Replace a Missing Tooth?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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As an adult, losing a tooth isn\u2019t nearly as exciting as it\nwas as a child. With no new tooth coming in to replace it naturally, it\u2019s up to\nyou whether or not to fill that gap in your smile. It may be tempting not to,\nespecially if you\u2019ve lost a tooth in the back of your mouth that you don\u2019t\nthink anyone will see. However, the rest of your mouth will notice! As soon as\na tooth is knocked out or extracted, your jaw and remaining teeth begin to\nchange, which can lead to health issues like gum disease, digestive issues, and\nbone loss. Your dentist in Marlton explains the consequences and complications\nof a missing tooth and which replacement options can protect your smile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Your Mouth Reacts to a Gap in Your Smile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Losing a tooth can immediately have an impact on your\nability to eat easily and speak clearly, but those aren\u2019t the only symptoms\nyou\u2019ll experience! You could also notice changes in your:<\/p>\n\n\n\n