Dental teeth aging

Our teeth age just like we do. Incisor or lower front teeth crowding is one of the common signs of aging. With lower jaw growth occurring well into adulthood the lower teeth advance forward against the upper teeth. They’ve got nowhere to go apart from bunching up and crowding against each other. One of the first things we see with teeth over the years of munching and crunching is that the surface of the teeth wears down. This can manifest as flat shaped teeth sensitive teeth, chips and cracks and in more advanced cases changes to the facial structure. Discoloration is another side effect, both from extrinsic changes to the teeth in the form of accumulated stain and internal changes like dentine or sclerosis. The best way to prevent this is through the use of a gentle toothbrush. Dry mouth is another one. Saliva serves so many functions in the mouth. Stimulating this by chewing sugar free gum can help.