Question 1

when do adult teeth stop growing?

Accepted Answer

Occlusion: The teeth stop erupting when they hit the antagonistic tooth in the opposite arch. That is why it is important to replace missing teeth; if a tooth does not occlude with another tooth, it continues to grow, pulling the bone with it. That gives you a very uneven bite.

Question 2

how many teeth should an adult have?

Accepted Answer

32: Assuming you have had no extractions, you should have 32 teeth.  Now, saying that, it's not uncommon that you may not naturally have developed 3rd molars or even lateral incisors.

Question 3

on average how many young adults lose teeth?

Accepted Answer

Broad Question: Age group for "young adults"? What part of the world do they live in? Access to dental care? Standard of care? There would be more specifics needed to answer, but this is something you yourself can research over the internet. A DMF index is often used, meaning Decayed, Missing, or Filled.

Question 4

is it possible to recover your lost adult teeth ?

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Teeth: If i understand the question correctly no you cannot recover/grow lost adult teeth. You can replace the teeth with implants, fixed bridge work or partial dentures. See your dentist and hopes this helps.

Question 5

how many different teeth are adults supposed to have?

Accepted Answer

32: Adults usually have 32 different teeth, comprised of incisors, premolars, and molars. Each one has a unique shape, although left and right teeth are approximate mirror images of each other.

Question 6

what do you think, could my adult teeth ever fall out?

Accepted Answer

Sure: If you decide to not see your dentist and do not maintain your teeth well.  Most adult teeth that "fall out" are the result of periodontal  gum disease.  Frequent cleaning, excellent home care, balanced diet, low stress, good restful sleep, good genetics are all contributing factors to excellent overall health & dental health.

Question 7

adult teeth are loose and wobbly. reasons why now at 60?

Accepted Answer

Periodontal Disease: Periodontal disease(gum disease) is slow, chronic, painless infection of gums. If bacteria in plaque not removed(brushing, flossing), gums swell and bleed(gingivitis). Left untreated, infection progresses with deep gum pockets, bone loss, loose teeth. Bone holds teeth in place. As more bone is lost, teeth get loose. You should see you dds asap to determine if periodontal treatment can save your teeth.

Question 8

how long would it take until adult teeth start to grown in?

Accepted Answer

Around six: The adult first molars begin to erupt around six years of age. The next teeth to erupt will be the upper and lower front teeth, which usually starts around 8 years old. Then the posterior teeth begin to erupt between 10 and 12 years. Finally, the wisdom teeth will begin to erupt around 16 to 18 years old.

Question 9

what's essential for healthy teeth in older children and adults?

Accepted Answer

Regular: Brushing and flossing. I recommend flossing first then brushing for five minutes once in a 24 hr period to be sure you get all the bacteria off the cheek side, tongue side, tops, gums & behind the last teeth. My patients who follow this routine do not get decay or gum disease. Don't forget regular check ups with your dentist.

Question 10

do teeth tend to change shape or come forward after we become adults?

Accepted Answer

Yes and yes: Teeth can change shape over time due to grinding habits, which wear away the edge of the enamel. Teeth also tend to move forward as we age due to the action of the tongue pushing on them as we swallow. Loss of vertical dimension posteriorly can also cause the same effect.

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