Teeth will continue to ‘erupt’ until they are biting against something.  If a tooth is lost, the opposing tooth will grow down to replace it and when teeth move out of place, they are more likely to develop decay and gum disease.   The dental term for this is “supra-eruption,” and we commonly teeth supra-erupt against the opposing gums leading to pain chewing and tooth loss.

Also, teeth that are behind a lost tooth can tip and move forward, resulting in additional decay problems and possible tooth loss.  Eventually, the entire side of the mouth will collapse.

Most people are not aware that their teeth will shift so much and cause so much damage.  Also see our last blog article on POSTERIER BITE COLLAAPSE.

Again these problems can be prevented with appropriate restoration with dental bridges, dental crowns, partial dentures, and (best option) dental implants.

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