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FAQ: Tooth Movement - Shifting Teeth - B

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Moving upward: I've had my braces off for about a year. Because I didn't wear my retainers enough, a tooth of mine has moved upward. Is there something they can put on my retainers to move it back in place? Or will I need to get braces again for this one tooth? ... Visitor from MO (answer)
Over the last few months my teeth are moving at a fast pace! I am 38. It is my 3rd and 4th tooth from my front teeth that are seemingly being pushed back and now look awful. What can I do? I have been to my dentist who said nothing can be done. I am petrified of dentists which doesn't help. My gum above these teeth seem to go in. Please help as this is ruining my life. ... Visitor from Trowbridge UK (answer)
Braces or new retainer: I have noticed that my teeth have been shifting. My teeth aches at times I guess because of this. My retainers do not fit anymore and I was wondering if I'd need braces again? Or can i just get a retainer readjusted to fit my teeth the way it is now? My teeth have only moved slightly and it's barely noticeable. I'm also due for cleaning at my local dentist. Will this be trouble for them if my teeth are shifting? ... Visitor from Guam (answer)
Wisdom tooth extractions: I had my top 2 wisdom teeth removed almost a year ago. Since then a gap has started to form between my front 2 teeth. It is getting bigger and bigger. My dentist said it is not from the wisdom teeth being removed. He said that is impossible, but it only started happening after the surgery. I am 30 years old, had braces for 3 years when I was 14 and had nice straight teeth with no gaps till now. My dentist thinks it is from grinding at night. He now wants me to get my bottom ones removed but I am worried about more problems. I also want to note all my wisdom teeth came in fine and never bothered me but my dentist said they would in the future. ... Visitor from IL (answer)
Causes: About two years ago, I slipped and fell heavily, face first, into a plate glass door (right side of my face). The xrays showed nothing was broken, but I suffered postconcussion headaches for 6 months afterwards. Since then, during the last year, I have noticed that the teeth on the right side of my mouth are shifting to the left. It feels like I was kicked on the right side of my mouth. It is changing my bite and giving me a crooked smile. Could this movement still be due to my fall and if so, how would I prove this? My dentist tried to improve my bite last summer by using a plastic device over my bottom teeth, but it gave me headaches, so I had to stop using it. ... Visitor from OH (answer)
Braces: My bottom teeth has shifted to the point it looks like I have a tooth missing in the middle. I have none of my back teeth. Would I be able to get braces not having back teeth? ... Visitor from MD (answer)
Advanced Gum Disease: What cosmetic procedures can be done with advanced gum disease and teeth that have shifted a little bit? ... Visitor from CA (answer)
Fosomax: My lower 4 teeth between the eye teeth have been shifting so that they are very crooked and quite unsightly. I see the dentist religiously twice a year, keep my teeth very clean, and have no signs of gum disease. I am 75 years old and have been taking Fosomax for about 12 years. Dentists are reluctant to do any straightening, but have suggested extracting those 4 teeth and inserting a partial. They say there is bone loss. This seems like a drastic measure since I hate to lose my own teeth, but am becoming very self conscious about this problem. Are there dentists who specialize in situations like this? ... Visitor from WI (answer)
I am 45 years old and all 4 wisdom teeth grew in perfectly - no problems. However, I have shifting of 2 teeth on the bottom front. Will having the wisdom teeth pulled possibly correct the shifting without braces or Invisaline? ... Visitor from TX (answer)

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