Losing a front tooth that makes up the ‘social six’, which are the teeth most visible when you smile, can make smiling feel like a tall order. Meanwhile losing a tooth that’s integral for breaking down food such as a molar not only causes difficulties with eating, but forces other teeth to work harder to perform functions they are not designed to do. Tooth replacement treatment is one of the most important undertakings we carry out for our patients here in Blackwood. Having vacant areas in your mouth where gum tissue is exposed can also increase your chances of developing gum disease.