Missing teeth is the absence of a tooth or teeth that should normally be present. This can be caused by trauma or lack of development.

This problem should be corrected because it can:

• cause improper functioning of teeth
• cause premature wear of teeth
• cause asymmetric alignment of the teeth
• make your smile less attractive

This is what missing teeth look like:

How can missing teeth be orthodonticaly corrected?

Depending upon the situation, the space can be closed with braces or opened for tooth replacement. A bridge or dental implant are restorative options if a space is created.