 [ Symptoms ] i am 54 and have noticed that the space between my two front teeth is getting wider is this a result of bone loss  my dentist said that the tooth next to one of my front teeth is pushing it and that my front teeth are shifting he suggested i see an orthodontist and look into getting braces are braces the answer for me as a 54 year old [ Disease ] if your teeth are shifting in your 50s it is usually as a result of either poor periodontal condition with bone loss severe tooth grinding bite problems or the loss of a tooth orthodontics may be the answer but i would definitely have a periodontist or gum specialist take a look as well