India, Nov. 8 -- 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.

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.

Other than the aesthetic reasons, here are some concerning ways a missing too...