27/11/2025
What really happens when you don’t replace a missing tooth?
A gap isn’t just a cosmetic issue — it triggers biological changes that quietly harm your oral health.
1️⃣ Teeth shift into the empty space → crowding, food lodgement, and gum issues.
2️⃣ Opposing tooth overerupts → bite imbalance and reduced chewing efficiency.
3️⃣ Jawbone begins to shrink (bone resorption) due to loss of root stimulation.
4️⃣ Facial profile changes with long-term bone loss.
5️⃣ Uneven chewing strain affects the TMJ and increases wear on remaining teeth.
6️⃣ Speech and digestion are affected because chewing and phonetics change.
Replacing missing teeth — especially with dental implants — prevents these changes and restores natural function.
At
Dr Naga’s White Dental Clinic
Dr Nagarathinam MDS
100, South Park Road (Padi Kuppam Road), Anna Nagar West, Chennai – 40
📞 9840093689
we restore smiles with evidence-based implant dentistry and long-term functional planning.