Aging Teeth: Everything You Need To Know

As top dentist Los Angeles specialists, we receive a lot of questions about what to expect from your teeth as you age. We decided to put together some helpful tips for you to better understand any changes you may experience.

Changes To Your Teeth

As you age, you begin to lose bone and your gums recede. Your two lower front teeth are usually the first to change, as early as your mid-20s. As your lower teeth change, they begin to affect your upper teeth when chewing, which may cause a shift in your upper teeth.

The Effect Of Stress On Teeth

Aging-related events like menopause can cause increased levels of stress on the body. Specifically, the jaw can be impacted with clenching and spasms and tooth grinding.  Simultaneously, you are putting extra stress on your back teeth. Molars take on much of the impact and back teeth get pushed inward. Tooth grinding adds its own dental stresses, including worn tooth enamel, and increased tooth sensitivity.

So Now What?

At this point, you may feel like throwing up your hands and giving up, but wait, there is hope. There are ways to slow down the aging process and preserve your teeth. A good dentist can do amazing restorative work with veneers and take into account your facial symmetry and can position your dental work to counterbalance your asymmetry. However, we realize that not everyone can afford cosmetic dentistry so the next best option is to take preventative measures.

Here are ways you can better care for your teeth:

• Learn to brush your teeth more effectively. Using an electric toothbrush gives you better control and many of them now have a timer feature.
• Brush your teeth two times a day, for two minutes every session.
• Schedule an appointment at Personal Dental, or any other dental team to get recommendations for products that are right for you.
• Consider visiting the dentist more than once a year for regular cleanings.
• We recommend a nightguard for those who clench or grind their teeth in their sleep.

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