Unstable teeth are starting to Cross. Can you assist?
Hi
Over the last few years I have noticed that the space between my top two front incisors has gradually been decreasing. Originally I had a sizeable gap, about 4-5mm, this has now decreased to the extent where they are begining to overlap. I am in my early 40’s.
My main question is what is causing the change after all these years of stable teeth, is it something to do with ageing and will it get worse?
Secondly what possible solutions are there? since my teens I have had partially errupted wisdom teeth, as well as an extra partially formed canine on the left (assuming you’re only meant to have one on each side, my siblings both had 2 per side)
Any help, advice or information would be very useful to decide what to do next, thank you.
Hi Firstly my advice would be to come and have us take a look! It’s very difficult to give you accurate answers and indeed impossible to assess you correctly without seeing you in person and examining you in detail.
Teeth can move right throughout our lives. In fact they are constantly slightly shifting in position. large movements can be caused by some disease processes such as gum disease. The bite can also influence tooth positions too.
If you have gum problems hten they will need treatment to control the effects of the gum inflammation. If it’s a bite related issue then it can be treated with orthodontics or possibly by a number of corrective procedures such as crowns and veneers
Best you come and see me or an expert cosmetic dentist near you
Best wishes
Mark
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