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  Daniel Marinic DDS
  Shifting Teeth Repair
  2611 Broadway Ave
  Metro Chicago Illinois
  Evanston IL 60201
  847-475-8700

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Shifting Teeth - Diastema's - Tooth Gaps

An Anatomy: Chicago Restorative Dental Cosmetics

The phenomenon or syndrome of "shifting teeth" has a wide range of causes, some that are unique to the age and developmental stage of the patient.

Shifting Teeth: Young Patients

Before

After

Shifting teeth in youngsters is fairly common and is routinely treated with a variety of orthodontic procedures and treatments. Unusual growth characteristics of jaw structures can be altered or overcome, in most cases, with popular treatments that will produce the desired cosmetic and functional result that is optimized for the patient's jaw structures.

Skilled orthodontic dentists and orthodontists can re-shift the affected teeth back to where they belong or, in many cases, promote movement of tooth structures into the best positioning that assures normal bite and occlusal relationships.

Persons who have been unable to seek treatment during their formative years, with this type of shifting tooth event, typically have a more severe dental issue when they become adults.

Shifting Teeth: Adult Patients

Surprisingly, tooth shifts in adults are fairly common with those who received traditional orthodontic treatment during their formative years but failed to maintain an active use of recommended retainers permanent or night-time only).

Orthodontic treatment moves tooth structures and cause changes in jawbone structures, as a natural process. The individual tooth ligaments (connective tissue) becomes stretched in the process.

Studies have shown that a genetic programming effect exists within the connective ligaments that cause the ligaments to return to their original position, causing teeth to similarly move back again. Retainers prevent this movement.

Post Ortho Diastema - Occlusal Reconstruction

Depending on the diagnostic data obtained concerning the extent of the condition, treatment history and the patient's short term and long term treatment goals, Dr. Marinic may recommend several choices of treatment combinations that can achieve the desired result of the patient.

Invisalign Clear Aligners, feldspathic porcelain veneers, porcelain "jackets", traditional orthodontic brackets and other forms of restorative dentistry that can change tooth sizing relationships and occlusal characteristics are routine choices made available to our patients seeking the elimination of tooth gaps or other tooth movement problems.

Many adult patients choose to use treatment choices that can eliminate the need to undergo traditional orthodontic treatment that involves the use of metal braces. Instant Orthodontics and the creative use of the Invisalign - Veneer treatment combination can create some true smile makeover experiences for some patients.

Shifting Teeth - Periodontal Issues

Teeth movement and seemingly haphazard excessive tooth spacing for adult patients can also be caused by gum disease that has become severe. Early symptoms of movement can result from the invasive properties of bacteria that are destroying connective tissue and jawbone integrity.

Shifting Teeth Periodontitis

The combination of normal physical forces caused by biting, chewing and masticating initiate the movement process. As the disease process accelerates, movement and excessive spacing become exaggerated. Responding to early indications of slight tooth movement are encouraged.

Recommended treatments for shifting teeth and/or diastema's caused by perio related events require that the disease process become controlled and halted.

Once oral health has been re-established, assessments are made by Dr. Marinic to determine what losses in connective tissue and/or jaw bone integrity exist. The type, location and severity of loss usually indicates which reconstructive or restorative (cosmetic) treatments will provide the best treatment option in terms of maintaining oral health, optimal occlusion and desired aesthetic outcome.

Questions?

The most common causes of shifting or mobile teeth that produce changes in spacing or occlusion have been discussed on this page. Dr. Marinic invites persons with specific questions about etiology or treatment to contact him directly via our on-line Ask The Dentist form. He will respond to you directly with the information you are seeking.

You can also contact our office at (847) 475-8700 to arrange a one-on-one consultation or use our on-line Consultation Request. Obtain the objective information you need for making sensible, informed decisions about your treatment needs.

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Chicago Cosmetic Implant Dentist
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Daniel Marinic, D.D.S., F.I.O.C.I.
2611 Broadway Ave; Evanston
Chicagoland IL 60201
Cook County Illinois
(847) 475-8700
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