“Why are my teeth shifting as I get older?”
I am a 45 year old male. I want to know why are my teeth shifting as I get older?
8 Answers
There is a natural migration of the teeth forward over time . So crowding occurs in the anterior of your mouth occurs
Moving or drifting teeth are more common than perfectly straight teeth throughout your life. The good news is that adults can have their teeth straightened at any age.
You should have your mouth evaluated by a dentist. Teeth can shift for many reasons like periodontal disease (gum disease) grinding, loss of teeth, etc. Teeth also have a natural tendency to move a little over time. As you use your teeth, there is attrition that happens where you will lose some tooth structure over time, and your teeth will erupt more to compensate for that loss. The root portion of your tooth is narrower than the coronal portion and when tooth comes up, you may get spacing and tooth movement.
Teeth shift forward from the TMJ joint every time you bite down so naturally you may see some crowding in the lower front teeth as you age.
The most common reason is a shifting due to any missing teeth creating the teeth to move. They move because they can. Adjacent teeth do not hold them in place. The other reason is due to bone loss which causes a loss of stability. The roots are no longer anchored in the bone.
Our teeth continue to erupt, even as an adult. As we age our teeth , especially our lower incisors, erupt and move slightly toward our tongue. There is less room for the erupting teeth so crowding increases.
A second reason could be loss of supporting bone - periodontal disease. It is important to have regular “check ups” with your dentist to monitor the supporting structures for your teeth.
A second reason could be loss of supporting bone - periodontal disease. It is important to have regular “check ups” with your dentist to monitor the supporting structures for your teeth.
Our teeth are always moving. As we age our teeth tend to shift forward. if you have periodontal (gum) disease, you may notice greater movement and spaces between teeth. You should see a dentist for a thorough evaluation if you are concerned.
As we grow older, there is a natural tendency for teeth to shift slightly as a result of wear. If a lot of shifting has occurred, you should visit a dentist to be evaluated for periodontal (gum) disease.
