Teeth Shifted Years After Braces? Why Adult Smiles Can Keep Changing

Adult checking subtle tooth movement in the mirror while holding a clear orthodontic retainer.

You finished braces years ago, your teeth looked aligned, and you may have assumed your smile would stay exactly the same. Then you notice a tooth looks slightly more crowded, a small space has appeared, your bite feels different, or your retainer no longer fits the way it once did. If you notice teeth shifting […]

Does Old Dental Work Need to Be Replaced?

Dentist reviewing older dental work with a patient during a routine dental evaluation.

If you have had dental work for many years, you may eventually wonder whether it is time to replace it. Maybe you have a filling from decades ago. Perhaps a crown has never caused you trouble, or a bridge still seems to function normally. Does dental work eventually expire? Not exactly. Fillings, crowns, bridges, and […]