{"id":655,"date":"2022-09-03T21:06:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-03T21:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.olberdingdental.com\/blog\/?p=655"},"modified":"2022-10-11T21:09:26","modified_gmt":"2022-10-11T21:09:26","slug":"five-possible-reasons-for-shifting-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.olberdingdental.com\/blog\/2022\/09\/five-possible-reasons-for-shifting-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Possible Reasons for Shifting Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Your smile is one of the first things that people notice about you, so knowing that your teeth are healthy and look their best will go a long way towards making great first impressions. That said, teeth don\u2019t always cooperate, and sometimes they can move and shift around from their natural positions\u2014preventing our smile from looking its finest. Here\u2019s more from your dentist in Lincoln<\/a> about some of the possible reasons for shifting teeth, along with some ways that the issue can be addressed.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Five Possible Reasons for Shifting Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are several reasons for teeth moving and shifting around, but five of the most common explanations include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Aging<\/strong> \u2013 As your body ages, it undergoes several natural changes, many of them occurring inside of your mouth. Over time the ligaments, tissues, and fibers composing the jaw muscles grow weak, causing your teeth to loosen. Your lips also contract as you age, which creates pressure on the exterior of your bite and gradually pushes your teeth inward.<\/li>
  2. Bruxism<\/strong> \u2013 This condition is characterized by the grinding and clenching of teeth, usually without the patient\u2019s realization (it often happens during sleep). This grinding can lead to bite misalignment, enamel reduction, and even changes to the shape of your teeth\u2014and if left untreated, it can progress into a debilitating TMJ disorder.<\/li>
  3. Tongue thrust<\/strong> \u2013 Your tongue can also cause your teeth to shift! Tongue thrust, also called reverse swallow, happens when you involuntarily push your tongue forward against your teeth. This force of pressure can gradually create a gap between the upper and lower teeth.<\/li>
  4. Untreated gum disease<\/strong> \u2013 If left to progress, gum disease can completely obliterate gum tissue and bone matter, which can certainly lead to tooth movement and even eventual tooth loss.<\/li>
  5. Dental trauma or tooth loss<\/strong> \u2013 Sustaining a blow to the mouth can lead to several different problems. Sometimes these injuries can partially extrude a tooth, which means the tooth is still attached but has been shifted out of place. Other times, the tooth can become entirely displaced. In any case, if you have gaps in your smile, the surrounding remaining teeth can eventually shift towards the openings and fall out.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    How Your Dentist Can Address the Issue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Tooth movement is difficult to detect with the naked eye\u2014it\u2019s certainly not something you\u2019ll be able to easily observe by staring into the bathroom mirror! It\u2019s also not something that will naturally resolve itself. Regardless of the cause, you should consult with your dentist as soon as possible if you suspect your teeth have shifted. This will prevent additional movement and also give your provider the chance to fix the teeth that have already moved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Many patients turn towards orthodontics to correct teeth that have shifted out of place; options such as Invisalign<\/a> clear aligners, for example, have become widely popular due to their discreetness and convenience. Sometimes porcelain veneers can also be applied to give teeth a straighter, more uniform appearance. Oral appliance therapy can also be used to target bruxism if that is determined to be the cause of your shifting teeth. Ultimately, the best solution for correcting your shifted teeth will be your provider\u2019s call\u2014but it\u2019s absolutely possible!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Dr. Louis Olberding received his dental doctorate from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry and has taken countless hours of continuing education in a wide range of fields. His practice is pleased to offer several services including Invisalign<\/a>. If you\u2019re concerned that your teeth have shifted, feel free to contact Dr. Olberding through his practice\u2019s website<\/a> or over the phone for assistance: (402) 488-2325.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Your smile is one of the first things that people notice about you, so knowing that your teeth are healthy and look their best will go a long way towards making great first impressions. That said, teeth don\u2019t always cooperate, and sometimes they can move and shift around from their natural positions\u2014preventing our smile from […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-655","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.olberdingdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/655","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.olberdingdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.olberdingdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.olberdingdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.olberdingdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=655"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.olberdingdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/655\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":657,"href":"https:\/\/www.olberdingdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/655\/revisions\/657"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.olberdingdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=655"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.olberdingdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=655"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.olberdingdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=655"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}