3 Reasons Why Your Teeth Are Shifting and What You Can Do
Have you noticed misalignment in your teeth? While teeth are securely anchored into the jawbone, they can shift out of alignment. Shifting can be the result of: 1. Age There are several changes that occur as you age. You may lose jawbone density, causing the teeth to shift. Your jawbone also continues to grow and your teeth may shift forward with the growth, causing crowding. 2. Erosion of enamel Loss of tooth enamel as a result of teeth grinding or cavities can result in a change in the shape of your teeth. It is important to have regular dental checks to pick up on the signs of root canal , bruxism or other causes of enamel loss in order to address them as early as possible. 3. Missing teeth If you have missing teeth, the surrounding teeth will most likely move downward or sideways. This shifting occurs as the teeth lack support from their neighboring teeth. Missing teeth also result in loss of jaw bone mass, which in turn results in the shifting of teeth...
