Why are my teeth moving
Teeth can shift or move during your lifetime, let’s find out more answers to why are my teeth moving.
It’s quite normal as we age, it can happen at a slow pace and more often than not it doesn’t cause problems.
Having said that teeth shifting for some patients means their smile isn’t quite straight and as more teeth move a range of oral health problems start to arise.
In this article we will look at the answers to your question why are my teeth moving, how you can prevent this happening and options to correct a misaligned smile.
What causes teeth to move?
Teeth are fixed into place in your jaw, they are naturally moveable and flexible, they naturally move when your jaw shape and bite position changes.
However, in some cases teeth move unnaturally and that causes changes in your smiles appearance, apart from age, there are other factors.
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Not wearing a retainer
Many of us will have had orthodontic treatment during our teenage years, usually to have a better looking Smile.
A few years later, you notice that teeth have moved again, some of this is natural, in certain cases teeth can go back to their natural position.
Having orthodontic treatment and not wearing a retainer as per your dentist’s instructions is the most likely cause.
By not wearing a retainer regularly teeth will move back to their original position, this is called relapsing.
Everyday pressure inside the mouth
Pressure everyday inside the mouth means that facial muscles, jaw and tongue constantly move, even smiling or sneezing causes mouth pressure.
Over an extended period of time everyday pressure in the mouth can make teeth move in the mouth.
Teeth grinding or bruxism
Teeth grinding or bruxism causes a lot of pressure on the jaw and gums, as you sleep teeth can grind due to stress.
This 24 hour pressure moves your teeth in many directions, this pushes them out of alignment.
Missing teeth
You may have missing teeth, this could be because of an extraction, or an accident, the adjacent teeth will move into the existing gap.
When a tooth is lost or missing the jawbone under it can reduce in size because there is no stimulation from the tooth root, this reduction causes teeth to relocate.
Periodontal disease (gum disease)
Periodontal disease or gum disease will cause tissue inflammation in the area surrounding the teeth.
Inflammation in the tissues around the teeth causes bone loss in the base of the tooth, this causes it to become unstable and move.
In addition gaps will appear between teeth.
Teeth move during pregnancy
Teeth move during pregnancy because the female body produces relaxing a chemical that helps ligaments to soften.
The ligaments in the mouth and gums also tend to soften, this reduces support for teeth and makes them move.
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How do you stop teeth moving
There are a number of measures that you can take to stop teeth from changing position.
Visit your dentist regularly: Its very important that you should visit your dentist on a regular basis, your oral health needs to be checked at least once a year.
Signs of teeth moving can be identified early, your dentist can advise treatment.
Treatment for underlying issues
Treatment for underlying issues: When underlying issues are identified such as teeth grinding, gum disease, or teeth decay your dentist will discuss treatment options.
These issues do not help and could answer why are my teeth shift, they can worsen and lead to more serious problems.
Practice good oral hygiene: You can lower your risks of developing gum disease that over time causes teeth to move by daily practise good oral hygiene.
Good oral hygiene begins with the use of an electric toothbrush twice a day, a quality fluoride toothpaste, flossing and teeth cleaning daily.
If pregnant be careful: As already outlined pregnancy can affect gums and make them more susceptible to plaque build-up causing teeth to move because of inflammation and bleeding.
Have you thought about implants for missing teeth: Missing teeth creates gaps between teeth, if these gaps aren’t filled with new teeth (dental implants) the adjacent teeth will relocate into that space.
Dental implants are the only solution that last a long time, they stimulate the bone, they prevent any further bone loss, bone loss causes teeth to shift over.
Wear a retainer: You have had orthodontic treatment and been advised to wear a retainer, it may feel uncomfortable but you need to wear it everyday to retain your straighter smile.
How to correct teeth that move
There are a number of options to correct teeth that move, some patients are unhappy with how they look or they may be causing discomfort or pain.
Orthodontic treatment is an option, especially for those that previously wore braces without wearing the retainer.
Teeth that have moved can be straightened by using discreet almost invisible options depending on what your needs are, your lifestyle and budget.
Invisalign to treat teeth that have moved: Invisalign is a aligner that is discreet and removable, it can help to straighten your teeth.
Lingual braces: Lingual braces are called “hidden braces” because they consist of discreet wires and brackets, they are not used for the front of your teeth only used for back teeth.
Ceramic braces: Although similar to traditional braces and how they work there is a difference.
They differ because of how less noticeable they are because the wire and brackets are the coloured the same as natural teeth.
Conclusion
This short post on why are my teeth moving was researched, compiled and written by Fintan Duggan.
Fintan is your local contact for Hungarian Dentists Wexford and Perfect Smile Dental Implant Centre Hungary.
If you need any further information on your options for missing teeth including dental implants call Fintan on 0873490104 for a free consultation in Wexford.
References
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6117289/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/orthodontic-tooth-movement
