My top front teeth are straight, but I'm wondering if they might shift in the direction of the missing tooth- I don't want to end up with one tooth in the middle!
I'm 21 years of age, and the upper tooth being removed is fifth from the right in a very crowded mouth. A few people have said teeth from the back only move foward, not the front moving to the side.?
2006-11-07 15:33:54 · 3 answers · asked by verygirlygirl 1 in Health ➔ Dental
IN DENTISTRY THERE IS A PHENOMENON CALLED MESIAL DRIFT. WHAT THIS MEANS IS THAT TEETH DENT TO SLOWLY DRIFT TO THE CENTER OF THE MOUTH WHEN THERE IS A SPACE BETWEEN THE TEETH. TEETH DO NOT EVER MOVE TO THE REAR OF THE MOUTH.
YOU DIDN'T SAY WHY THIS TOOTH NEEDED TO REMOVED IN THE FIRST PLACE.
2006-11-07 15:48:05 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once a permanent tooth is removed, the teeth do shift over time. You could eventually have a implant put in or a bridge to replace the tooth and prevent teeth shifting.
2006-11-07 15:38:17 · answer #2 · answered by Jenni 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same thing done when I was about 17, I am now 29, and no teeth have moved. This is something you need to talk about with your dentist or oral surgeon, as everyone is different.
2006-11-07 15:36:52 · answer #3 · answered by suchaprettyface11 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋