Tootless Smile

Tooth loss is when one or more teeth fall out or pull out from the jaw. It is normal for deciduous teeth (baby teeth), when they are replaced by adult teeth. Otherwise, losing teeth is undesirable of injury or disease. Decades ago it was considered normal to lose your teeth as you grew old. Nowadays there are methods to replace missing teeth, or to care for your oral health in order to keep your teeth forever.

Toothless really embarrassing because it isn’t exactly aesthetically pleasing. Moreover,it will undermined your confident as people like to judge a book by it's cover.

You may be wondering what causes a tooth to fall out. In fact, there are plenty of possible causes.

However, there are the more common three,
1. Congenital absence
 No successor (permanent tooth) to replace baby tooth
 Not uncommon
2. Trauma
 Sport-related injury
 Automobile accident
 Fall down
3. Dental diseases (decay, gum problems)
 Decay –dental caries/cavity progress to the extent that teeth are beyond the ability to be restored in function or significant infection in the bone leading to necessary tooth extraction to prevent further infectious complications
 Gum problem-periodontal disease which is a bacterial infection in the gums and supporting structures of the teeth leading to loss of bone


Many people leave gaps in their mouth for years, especially if the missing teeth are in the back. However, a gap due to even a single missing tooth will effect of other problems.
Here’s a list of tooth loss consequences:

Affects Diet -- May have trouble chewing food. If all teeth are missing, patients will be reduced to "gumming" their meals and their diet will have to be adjusted to softer foods.

Speech problems-- Based on the position of the missing teeth, especially the upper front teeth.

Biting Force Changes -- The force your jaw exerts while biting and chewing changes to compensate for tooth loss(less teeth to use), causing more stress and possible damage to existing teeth.

Replacement of missing teeth more difficult – Over-eruption of opposite tooth. Other than that, migration of neighbour tooth especially front teeth will lead to poor aesthetic due to gapping

Crooked Teeth -- The resulting pressure on existing teeth will cause them to shift. Jaw pain is often a side effect of shifting teeth.

Tooth Decay -- Teeth that have shifted from the pressure tend to be harder to clean.

Bone Loss -- If a tooth is missing, the bone begins to deteriorate and gums begin to shrink. Your teeth are actually what stimulate your jawbone.

Premature Aging -- the jaw will shrink and the structure of the face to collapse after complete teeth loss. The lack of structure forces the skin to sag and creates a hollow appearance.

Psychology -- Avoiding going out in public because of social embarrassment. Anxiety and self-consciousness

‘Although a missing tooth might look cute on a six-year-old, it's no laughing matter once you grow up. Lost adult teeth cannot be replaced, and the tooth fairy definitely isn't going to put a quarter under your pillow!’

Hence, you must prevent tooth loss by,
• Brushing and flossing: Gum disease and tooth decay occur often as a result of poor oral hygiene. Brush your teeth twice a day to keep dental problems at bay. Flossing helps remove food debris in between your teeth and is recommended.
• Regular visits to dentist: It is recommended to visit your dentist regularly to identify oral problems in their initial stage.(every six months)
• Fluoride therapy: use of fluoridated toothpaste and mouth rinse is advisable as it prevents dental caries and hence tooth loss.
• Dental sealants: Dental sealants are often applied in children on the chewing surfaces of back teeth as it acts as a physical barrier against dental caries.