Why are my teeth drifting?

[Stef]

Hi

I am 41 years old and for the past few months I have noticed that my top front teeth have began to drift and move forward. I am not sure why this has happened because I had my wisdom teeth removed when I was in my twenties. I don't see a dentist regularly because I am petrified of dentists but wonder if you could give some advice as to why my teeth are moving?

Thank you for your help.

[Dr Mohsen J. Esfahani]

Thank you for your question.

Your teeth may be drifting as a result of gum disease. If you have not seen a dentist for a while, I would recommend that you attend a consultation as soon as possibile. If you do have gum disease, it needs to be treated before it causes tooth loss.