Missing Teeth

A missing tooth can impact your physical appearance, and your ability to eat and speak. The longer-term consequences of losing a tooth should not be underestimated and we would highly recommend talking to a dentist about your own unique circumstances.

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What are the potential causes of a Missing Tooth?

There are a number of reasons by you might have a missing tooth, these include:

Injury or Trauma: Accidents or impacts to the mouth can lead to tooth loss.

Gum Disease & Tooth Decay: Advanced gum disease and tooth decay can cause teeth to become loose and eventually fall out. Gum disease and tooth decay can be caused by a poor diet and oral hygiene.
Genetic Factors: Some people may be genetically predisposed to missing teeth.
Chronic Diseases: Conditions like diabetes and heart disease may increase the risk of missing teeth.
Smoking: Tobacco use can negatively impact oral health.

Why is it worth treating?

For many people a missing tooth can have little to no impact on them, for others it can affect their appearance, impacting confidence and self-esteem. It can make biting, chewing and eating more difficult. Missing teeth can also impact speech and overall oral health. In some cases, not treat a missing tooth can affect your teeth alignment further impairing your ability to chew which can strain the mouth and jawbone. It’s always a good idea to speak to a dentist about any concerns you may have.

How can we help?

Book in with a dentist to discuss the benefits of treatment for your individual circumstances. Treatments which could be offered may include: A dental implant(s), a bridge or a denture

Why Choose Us?

“Treating Patients like Family since 1977”

Duthie Dental have been delivering outstanding family dental care since 1977. Our team of highly skilled clinicians, nurses and administrators look forward to welcoming you and will strive to do all they can to treat any problems you may have.

In 2021 we opened The Abbey by Duthie Dental which houses our Specialist Referral Clinic for more complex concerns and treatment. This allows our patients a much broader range of treatments they can have with us instead of being referred out to a different practice.