Unfortunately, not all teeth can be rescued. But what happens if the missing tooth is not replaced by a specialist? Can such a case affect other teeth? We will continue to provide satisfactory answers to these questions. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact TrendDent’s expert team!
Teeth can serve their master for a lifetime, but there are moments when even the most knowledgeable professional runs out of options. In these unfortunate situations, the pain only ceases when the tooth is pulled out. In most cases, the pain is caused by the fact that tooth decay not only damages the crown but also reaches the root.
What happens after tooth extraction? Surprisingly, it is not only the immediate location of the deficit that is affected by such an intervention. In addition to the aesthetic issue, there is a very practical process affecting the health of the whole mouth. Teeth adjacent to the missing one begin to “migrate”, leaning toward their free space. The consequence of this free space is that they will be exposed to an ideal, so-called axial load. This may have many problematic aftermath in the long term. First, it creates additional gaps between existing healthy teeth.These gaps can easily clog food residue, colonize plaque, which can lead to new tooth decay or inflammation. At the same time, the so-called antagonist opposite tooth on the opposite jaw is raised and an inappropriate chewing path imposes a burden on the jaw silhouette.
The problems listed above are almost certain to occur in the long run, so it is advisable to consult a specialist as soon as possible after the tooth extraction and inquire about dental restoration options.
