Teeth shifting – it's perfectly normal to experience this as you age. Unfortunately, it's not always comfortable, nor is it healthy. When your teeth shift and your bite changes, your dental health is in jeopardy. You can experience more dental issues, including dental decay, and gum disease.

As much as we'd like for our teeth to grow in perfectly straight, it's quite common for them not to. The good news is that just as there are many reasons why we can develop crooked teeth naturally, there are also many solutions to make them straighter.

If you've had perfectly spaced pearly whites for your whole life and have suddenly developed a gap, you're not alone. Here are a few reasons why a gap could be appearing in your mouth. In some cases, the way that you swallow can be what's moving your teeth.

• Retainers. In most cases, you receive retainers after using braces
• Veneers. Porcelain veneers can create the appearance of straighter teeth and give you a brighter smile
• Invisalign
• Dental Bonding
• Dental Crowns
• Palatal Expanders
• Explore Your Options to Straighten Your Smile

A tooth doesn't move in a healthy mouth, so signs of movement such as wobbles always have an underlying cause. The main cause of a loose adult tooth in any position is gum disease. However, in some cases teeth grinding or injury (such as an accidental blunt impact to the teeth or jaw) are the cause.

• Dental Bonding. Dental bonding is the quickest, easiest, and cheapest way to fix spacing in teeth
• Veneers. If you've discolored and/or chipped teeth that also have gaps, veneers may be your best treatment option
• Braces and Invisalign

Can teeth gaps close naturally? Sometimes, gapped teeth put aside their differences and come together naturally. There are often gaps in baby teeth, and when adult teeth come in, they can be spaced out too (we all have that photo). When more adult teeth come through, these gaps can close without intervention.

A small diastema is not a serious concern, but it's especially important to maintain proper oral hygiene to prevent any decay or damage, and always remember, gaps will increase in size as you get older. That is why it is important to close them on time to avoid future issues.

Have you noticed that one or more of your teeth are becoming longer? It is possible that you have gum recession. Find out the causes and treatments for this condition. Receding gums, or 'gingival recession', is when the gum tissue wears away from the tooth, forming pockets or gaps, and exposing the root of the tooth.

Even more, 92 percent, say an undesirable mouth-related trait, such as bad breath or missing or crooked teeth, is a turn-off in a potential partner. Not only are people turning down dates because of an unpleasing smile, those with unsightly teeth often choose to stay out of the dating game altogether.

It can help you to get rid of any build-up found on the teeth and gums and strengthen your gums. Ta da, you will be able to tighten your loose teeth. You can take coconut oil and before brushing in the morning just swish with it. Then, just spit out the oil and rinse your mouth with warm water.

The good news is that there are many orthodontic treatment options available to straighten your teeth in a convenient, fast and effective way. Crooked teeth are incredibly common and can affect patients of all ages.

A single misaligned tooth can be repaired in a reasonably efficient way using either removable or fixed retainers. We can help you determine the best choice based upon your lifestyle, comfort level, and other factors. Many patients prefer removable retainers since they do not have to be worn during social occasions.

The canine teeth (long, curved teeth by the incisors) are commonly misaligned in dogs. If your dog's teeth are only mildly misaligned, a hard rubber ball or rubber chew toy (kong toy) may be all that's needed to correct the misalignment. Kong toys and balls are available at most pet shops and online.

Partial braces are just that, a smaller set of brackets and wires that are placed only in the places needing treatment. This can include only the top teeth, only the bottom teeth, a few teeth in the front or back of the mouth, and everywhere in between.

A perfect smile is also achieved by braces through correcting misaligned jaws, which contribute to problems such as overbites, underbites, and bad proportions. By realigning the upper and lower parts of your jaw, your smile will look better and make your lips and jaw look proportionate to your face.