While it is normal for young children to get problems regarding loose (mobile) teeth, in adults, it can be a sign that you have a problem. This problem could be causing serious damage to your gums and teeth. However, fortunately this situation can be corrected if you visit a dentist in time. The dentist will be in a position to help you when you seek treatment immediately you realize that you have a loose tooth problem.
A loose tooth may eventually fall out if you ignore it leaving you with several other problems to deal with like getting dentures, partial or a bridge. However in other circumstances, they may lead to more serious problems. When your teeth are mobile, food is easily trapped between them. This factor can cause gum disease and further loosening. Aside from this, they also impair your ability to chew as effectively as your body requires you to. You should be concerned about the issue because once they start moving from their normal positions; they make your mouth appear unattractive.
What causes a loose tooth?
Gum Disease is the leading cause of loose teeth
Aside from the gum diseases which most of us are aware of, the following also cause loose tooth:
- Periodontal diseases
- Bite alignment problems
- Diabetes
- Accidental trauma
- Bruxism
These are just a few of the many factors that cause loose tooth.
Nevertheless, there are a few occasions when adult teeth may become mobile and grown firm again. However, to protect your teeth from becoming mobile, you need to know what causes the problem and how you can be able to avoid this condition.
How to save your loose tooth
Now that you have realized you may be having a loose tooth, there are a lot of things that can be done to save it. The dentist will try to find out the reasons behind your condition and proceed to treat you. If you are suffering from gum diseases, this is a likely cause and treating it will be one way to solve your tooth problem.
If your teeth have been loosened by bad bite (malocclusion) the bite problem can be corrected by wearing replacement crowns or orthodontic treatment. Teeth loosened by grinding are firmed up by using a night guard which prevents you from grinding whenever you are sleeping.
If your loose tooth came about as a result of a fight or accident, it can firm up after some time but you need to rest it and avoid using it to chew. Another option that can help is joining them to the ones that a firmer with the use of a splint.
Unless you cannot avoid it, say with an accident, the problem can generally be prevented from occurring in the first place. You need to be diligent in taking care of your oral hygiene and the like. You have to routinely carry out proper dental hygiene and visit your dentist regularly. Aside from brushing, you should also floss regularly to remove all food particles especially after meals. See loose tooth treatment next.
