Losing a tooth—whether due to injury, decay, or extraction—can feel like a cosmetic issue at first. But what many patients don’t realize is that delaying tooth replacement can lead to serious long-term problems for your oral health.

If you’re missing a tooth (or more), here’s why acting sooner rather than later is essential—and what your options are for getting your smile back on track.

Why Replacing a Missing Tooth Matters

1. Bone Loss Happens Fast

Once a tooth is gone, your jawbone in that area begins to shrink due to lack of stimulation. This can change your facial structure, making you appear older—and make future dental implants more difficult.

2. Shifting Teeth = Bigger Problems

Neighboring teeth start to drift into the gap, leading to misalignment, bite problems, and even TMJ issues. That one missing tooth can set off a chain reaction.

3. It Affects the Way You Eat and Speak

Even just one missing tooth can change your bite, make chewing more difficult, and even cause speech issues—especially if it’s near the front of your mouth.

4. It Can Impact Your Confidence

Your smile is part of your identity. For many patients, replacing a missing tooth isn’t just about function—it’s about feeling whole again.

Your Best Options for Tooth Replacement

At Towson Dental Group, we offer several long-lasting solutions depending on your needs, goals, and budget:

• Dental Implants:

These are the gold standard—permanent, natural-looking, and durable. Implants also help preserve jawbone health.

• Dental Bridges:

A great fixed option when implants aren’t possible. Bridges “bridge the gap” using your natural teeth or implants for support.

• Partial Dentures:

An economical, removable option for patients missing multiple teeth.

Don’t Let One Missing Tooth Lead to Many More

The longer you wait, the more complex—and costly—restoring your smile can become. At Towson Dental Group, we make the process easy, comfortable, and customized to you.

📍 Serving patients in Towson, MD and the greater Baltimore area

📞 Call us at (410) 823-0044

📧 Email: TowsonDentalGroup@gmail.com

Let’s restore your smile before small problems become big ones.