Dental problems, when neglected, may trigger a chain reaction, the effects of which can be far-reaching. A missing tooth may sometimes be overlooked, tucked away somewhere in your mouth cavity, but the consequences are very alarming, silently altering the way you chew, speak and even how your face looks over time. There are many invisible risks of a missing tooth. (Picture credit: Freepik) ALSO READ: Rubbing strawberries to whiten your teeth? Dentist explains why this simple teeth whitening hack is not a good idea To understand the consequences of a missing tooth and why it shouldn’t be overlooked, HT Lifestyle reached out to Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Dr Vimal Arora, CCO, Clove Dental. He shared that often, people may disregard that one missing tooth as they can still talk and eat without any worry. But usually this affects negatively, sooner or later. What are the dangers of a missing tooth? Know the side effects of a missing tooth. (Picture credit: Made with Chat GPT) Other than the aesthetic reasons, here are some concerning ways a missing …