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Hi!
I used to wear braces (from the time I was 9 to the time I was about 13). My teeth were awful - they were twisted and turned into all sorts of terrible positions. The braces really helped to smooth things out. Recently, however, I've noticed my bottom teeth crowding - they're definitely not straight anymore. This morning I noticed my upper right eye tooth was sticking out more than I remember it doing. Overall, my whole smile looks different than it did when the braces came off. The only major thing I've had done since then was to have all 4 wisdom teeth out (due to impaction). My teeth aren't great - I've got a few cavities. Can I do anything to prevent them from shifting more? Might something be causing this? I spoke to my denstist and he said it was totally normal...but why would it happen so many years (4) after getting my wisdom teeth out? Any help would be amazing. Thanks SO much.
As you age and mature there are changes that occur with the musculature that can affect the alignment of the teeth. As the bite continues to settle and deepen there is pressure on the lower front teeth especially and that can result in crowding. The teeth can often be realigned and then retained using Invisalign, a system that uses a series of clear, removable aligners to straighten the teeth. You can read more about this at www.invisalign.com
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- Joel S. Teig, DMD, Diplomate ABOMS, retired
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Dr. Randolph Myerson
Expertise
Please limit your inquiry to questions about orthodontics (braces) and children's dentistry. I am both an Orthodontist and a Pediatric Dentist, having been trained in both of these dental specialty fields. Orthodontics is the dental specialty that treats problems of tooth, bite and jaw alignment using braces and removable appliances. Pediatric Dentistry is the dental specialty also known as dentistry for children, which deals specifically with the dental problems of this special age group from infants to adolescents. I am also experienced in Forensic Dentistry, the application of dentistry to law enforcement and identification using dental records.
Experience
I have been in the private practice of orthodontics and pediatric dentistry for over 20 years. Prior to that I served for three years on the Cleft Palate and Cranio-facial Reconstruction team at Children''s Hospital of Philadelphia and was an Assistant Professor of Dentistry at University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. I also served as a dentist in the U.S.Air Force, stationed at Andrews AFB in Washington, DC.
Organizations
I am a Fellow in the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and a member of the American Association of Orthodontics, as well as a member of the American Dental Association and the Dental Society of the State of New York.
Education/Credentials
I received my BA in Biology from Frankin & Marshall College in 1969, and my dental degree from University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 1973. In 1978 I received both my Certificate in Orthodontics from University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, and my Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from Children''s Hospital of Philadelphia after completing a three year Teaching Fellowship in Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry in 1978.
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