Cavities form in your mouth as bacterial acids demineralize your tooth enamel. The displacement of the minerals that make up the tooth material cause holes to form.
These holes, or cavities, can worsen over time, breaching the dentin and even the pulp of the tooth. Once the pulp is exposed to the bacteria of the mouth, the tooth may become infected, requiring an extensive treatment, such as a root canal to remedy the damage.
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While losing teeth is a relatively common experience for many individuals around the world, modern technology has made it so that living with fewer teeth is a choice rather than a consequence. Dental implants can make all of the difference in the lives of those who suffer from losing a tooth.
There are several different reasons why someone could lose a tooth. These reasons include but are not limited to: Dental decay, trauma to a tooth, and complications from diseases like diabetes.
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People often view chipped front teeth as an injury that is consistent with being in a fight or sustaining a sports injury without wearing a mouthguard. While it's certainly true that impacts from these two activities can often lead to a chipped front tooth, you might be surprised to realize that something that you do several times a day can also heighten your risk of this damage. Drinking is a seemingly innocent activity, but one that can easily lead to damage to one of your front teeth.
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