missing teeth
Smile with holes
Missing teeth are teeth that have been lost or never developed.
The phrase describes gaps in a person's dental array, whether from decay, injury, or genetics.
Missing teeth often carry class associations, suggesting poverty or neglect: He grinned, showing several missing teeth.
The condition affects speech, eating, and appearance.
- gapUnfilled space between
- smilePleased facial expression
- dentistOral care physician
- dental insuranceCoverage for oral care
- toothlessHaving no teeth
gums · cavity · decay · meth mouth · extraction · chipped tooth · gold tooth · implant · bridge · lisp · chewing · bite · biting down · enamel · grin · orthodontist · tooth fairy · knocked out
- Dental Issuescavities, tooth decay, gum disease, gingivitis, toothache
- dental problemscavities, tooth decay, overbite, underbite, tooth gap
- teethincisors, incisor, canine, canines, molar
- disfigurementsscars, scar, scarring, deformities, deformity
- injuriesbruise, fracture, sprain, fractures, concussion
- Redneckredneck, hillbilly, hick, yokel, bumpkin