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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 11, 2025

5 min

Do your teeth get more crooked as you age?

As many as 8.6% of adults report grinding their teeth during sleep, a common habit that can contribute to dental shifting over time. But it's not the only factor. If you find yourself asking, 'Do your teeth get more crooked as you age?', the answer involves a complex mix of genetics, bone changes, and dental habits that affect your smile.

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Oct 8, 2025

4 min

Does Your Bottom Jaw Shrink as You Get Older? Understanding the Causes

According to a unique long-term Swedish study, researchers observed that the lower jaw showed evidence of shrinking over a 40-year period. Understanding this natural remodeling process is key to answering the question: **Does your bottom jaw shrink as you get older?**

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Oct 5, 2025

4 min

What happens to your jaw when you age? A Guide to Maintaining Oral Health

According to research, bone density naturally decreases with age, a process that doesn't spare your facial structure. So, what happens to your jaw when you age, and how does this affect your overall oral health?

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Oct 5, 2025

4 min

Does TMJ go away as you get older? A look at aging jaw health.

According to the Cleveland Clinic, TMJ disorders are most common in people aged 20 to 40, but can certainly occur in older adults too. The idea that TMJ just disappears is a myth; instead, its nature often changes. This raises a critical question: does TMJ go away as you get older, or does it become a more complex, chronic condition?

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