• Is it normal for teeth to move a little?

I am a 35 year old female. I want to know if it is normal for teeth to move a little?

6 Answers

  • Dentist
  • Walnut Creek, CA

Yes, a little, less than half a millimeter front to back, for front teeth. No, back teeth should not move at all.

  • Dentist
  • Shawnee, OK

Yes, but it can also be a sign of problems such as bone loss

  • Dentist
  • Dallas, TX

Yes it is. There is a thin layer of tissue between the root and bone that acts like a shock absorber, allowing the tooth to move slightly.

  • Dentist
  • Brooklyn, NY

Yes, because there is a fibrous ligament between the root and bone.

  • Dentist
  • Eugene, OR

Yes it is normal.


Hope this helps,

Jossi Stokes, DDS

  • Dentist
  • Bayonne, NJ

Yes, our teeth are always moving. A ligament exists connecting our teeth to the bone. This ligament is like a cushion and allows for minor tooth movements.

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