Do my teeth move? Absolutely, they can move anytime in any direction.

With orthodontics, we control how they move. Here are some reasons why they move on their own:

• • • Function force and wear and tear as we age
    • Greater function force when some teeth are lost
    • Bite misalignment – an aligned bite supports proper tooth position.

Here are some of the consequences:

• • • Teeth tend to move forward as we age
    • Front teeth become crowded, get thinner, chip more easily, become jagged
    • Bite becomes even more misaligned, allowing tooth movement
    • Loss of teeth and vulnerability to decay

Here are the remedies:

• • • Monitor teeth and act before problems get serious
    • Orthodontics to stabilize teeth to function better
    • Crowns, bridges, bonding to repair function and appearance

In our practice, we like to be proactive, advising patients to take care of issues before they require aggressive remedies.