Also, is it normal for teeth to get more crooked with age? This person has never had braces but has taken excellent care of her teeth, never had gum disease or anything serious like that. Her wisdom teeth were removed at age 20.
2007-04-26 09:53:18 · 2 answers · asked by cjm 3 in Health ➔ Dental
CAROL,
YOU REALLY ARE ONE OF THE FORTUNATE FEW.
WHY?
IN AMERICA THE INCIDENCE OF GUM DISEASE IN ADULTS IS 3 OUT OF 4, OR 75%.
THIS IS MUCH MORE IMPORTANT THAN WHETHER OR NOT A PERSON'S TEETH HAVE IDEAL ALIGNMENT.
THE OVERBITE MAY BE CAUSED BY THE WAY THE UPPER JAW RELATES COMPARED TO THE LOWER OR THE WAY THE TEETH COME TOGETHER WHEN THE PERSON BITES. AGAIN THIS IS NOT REALLY A MAJOR PROBLEM.
A PERSON CAN GET BRACES AT ANY AGE, SO AGE IS NOT A FACTOR.
2007-04-26 10:37:33 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both my dentist and orthodontist have told me that it is very typical for teeth to shift as we get older.
2007-04-26 10:56:27 · answer #2 · answered by KC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋