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Expert Article On Loose Teeth: When Should You Be Worried About Your Shaky Teeth?
A wobbly tooth in an adult is a matter of concern. It is a sign of underlying gum disease and poor oral health. Contrary to a popular urban saying, "a loose tooth will not rest until it is pulled out," modern dentistry specializes in salvaging a loose tooth and its functions.
When should you be worried about your shaky teeth?
1.
Bleeding,
red,
swollen
gums
2.
Bad
breath
3.
Foul
taste
4.
Gum
recession
5.
Loose
teeth
6.
Hypersensitivity
7.
Mild
gnawing
pain/itch
The causes of loose teeth in adults are:
1. Advanced gum disease:
Also called acute/chronic periodontitis, it is a bacterial disease of the gums caused by poor dental hygiene. If you don't brush or floss regularly, or skip regular dental scaling, tartar can build up in the space underneath your gums.
Gum disease can worsen and destroy bone if it is not treated. As a result, your teeth will become loose and lack enough support. Early signs of gum disease include gums that bleed, are painful, or are red.
2. Teeth grinding:
Clenching and grinding of teeth unknowingly is called bruxism. It wears away the tooth surfaces, initiates sensitivity and overloads the surrounding bone and tissues. It often causes the loosening of teeth.
3. Accidents:
Trauma from an injury/ accident can loosen teeth. It often accompanies pain and discomfort.
Treatment For Loose Teeth
1. Gum surgeries:
As much as the term sounds harrowing, gum surgery is quick with minimal pain. It is performed in a dental setup under local anaesthesia by a gum specialist called a periodontist. They are also known as flap surgeries and involve cleaning the teeth underneath the gums.
The latest advancement in gum surgery is a LANAP (Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure) that uses a soft tissue laser beam to treat gum inflammation. It is a painless procedure with minimal bleeding.
2. Grafting:
It is a procedure of applying bone tissue or similar particles to an area surrounding the tooth. This acts as a scaffold for the formation of new bone.
3. Splinting:
As the name suggests, a thin malleable metal wire or a tooth colour fibre is bonded to multiple adjoining loose teeth to stabilize and reinforce them.
4. Night guard:
It is a thin protective transparent guard that snugly wraps around your teeth and prevents bruxism.
5. Teeth straightening/ bite adjustments:
It includes multiple procedures, from braces and aligners to fillings, crowns, and bridges. The loose teeth are stabilized when the biting forces are well-balanced and adjusted.
Tips to prevent loose teeth:
1.
Brush
and
floss
your
teeth
regularly
2.
Rinse
your
mouth
after
every
meal.
3.
Visit
your
dentist
periodically
to
detect
a
gum
issue
early.
4.
Avoid
sugary
foods
and
carbonated
drinks
5.
Keep
a
check
on
your
diabetes
and
vitamin
D/
calcium
levels.
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