Is it normal for teeth to click

I did get the gum disease whilst pregnant as my gums flared up so much. Now I am trying again and am taking such good care of my teeth but oh boy do I worry.

I worked as a dental hygienist prior to getting pregnant. It is normal to have slight back and forth movement in your teeth. Think of all the people who had braces and they're teeth shifted!

But if they're swinging in the breeze, that is not good. Periodontal disease, grinding and clenching and trauma can cause loose teeth.

Of course freaked out thinking they were loose or something! Went to the dentist for a checkup and asked about them but she said everything looked good and X-rays weren't needed st this time This past week Ive been having a pasty which is a sticky type that would get stuck on the back of those front teeth so of course I'd use my tongue to get rid of it.

Then the clicking started again and of course freaked out. I went to the dentist the next day asking about a different issue but did bring up the clicking again. She looked at them closely and my gums and said everything looked okay I then had an orthodontist concult for possible braces again and they did a full X-ray and he said my teeth looked good and the clicking was probably just normal shifting Does it sound like everything is okay or am I just being extremely paranoid about this.

My OCD is flaring and I'm having like a panic attack over this. Any ideas or help?! Posted 3 years ago. Thanks for your opinion on that. I appreciate it! Yeah my mouth is really small so my teeth are close together I did have braces and don't have my wisdoms teeth. The dentist looked at them and said they looked fine and strong attachments and my gums are alright.

It just really freaked me out, she said it's more liking normal shifting. Edited 11 months ago. I'm curious to see if you ever figured out what this was because I'm having the same problem in a few of my teeth, but I have no idea what it is and it gives me horrible anxiety when my teeth click.

I saw my dentist and she told me that it was all in my head and that it was nothing, which really didn't help at all because she didn't really give too many suggestions to what this could be. I feel the clicking in 4 of my teeth on the right side of my mouth one of the upper front teeth, one lower premolar, one upper premolar, and one upper back molar. I did read somewhere that the clenching and grinding can weaken ligaments that attach your teeth to your bone, which causes them to become loose this can be fixed over time if you can lessen the grinding.

I am also aware that teeth have come natural mobility to them as well. I've read that some people who are undergoing orthodontic treatment also experience this teeth clicking sensation and that it goes away after a while, which lead me to think that maybe, my teeth are shifting from the grinding, also causing them to experience the clicking feelings? I don't always having the clicking or popping sensation in my teeth. I've only felt it one time in my upper back molar and then never felt it again.

But it consistently happens in my upper front tooth and my lower pre-molar for sure. It really freaks me out because I'm thinking my teeth are going to fall out or that I have an abbess or something because that's all that pops up when you google "teeth clicking" or "teeth popping. Reply to author. Report message as abuse. Show original message. Either email addresses are anonymous for this group or you need the view member email addresses permission to view the original message.

Hey guys, I know that this sounds crazy Dear Pat, I am a 54 year old woman who had upper braces in Thanks alot for the reply! Normally you should not notice any movement with your healthy teeth.

Often patients are very aware that they have this problem because they catch themselves clenching or grinding during stressful situations," said Dr. Sometimes grinding or clenching can translate into temporomandibular joint dysfunction or TMJ.

This condition can have lasting consequences for your jaw. It can click or pop out of socket if it gets unhealthy," said Dr. A night guard made by a dentist can greatly decrease the damage that occurs to teeth and jaw from nocturnal grinding. Teeth can sometimes appear to grow longer or wider and this is often a sign of gum disease or damage. As your tooth roots become more exposed, you not only get that 'long in the tooth' look but start to feel sensitivity and pain," explained Dr.

Another culprit is toothbrush abrasion. Heavy-handed use of a hard toothbrush can cause the gums to recede over time. World globe An icon of the world globe, indicating different international options. Get the Insider App. Click here to learn more. A leading-edge research firm focused on digital transformation.

Sophia Mitrokostas. The signs of dental decay, gum disease, or cavities are not always obvious.