A loose tooth can have serious negative impacts on oral health. From underlying gum diseases to grinding your teeth during night time to advanced periodontal diseases. There can be numerous factors that can cause a permanent tooth to become loose.
Why loose teeth
» Periodontal diseases are one of the most common causes for teeth to become loose. It starts with gingival bleeding, inflamed gums and progress to gingivitis which results from a buildup of plaque and this if left untreated; turns into localised or generalised periodontitis.
» Night Grinding is also a common cause for loose teeth. You may not even know that you are doing it since you are in deep sleep. This causes primary or secondary occlusal trauma depending on the extent of the damage and is a significant contributor towards teeth loosening.
» An accident, trauma or injury such as a heavy blow to your jaw can also cause teeth to become loose.
Treatment
» Periodontal Therapy:
» Removing plaque and calculus deposits from the teeth surface with intense teeth cleaning and polishing systems acts the first line of treatment for any periodontal disease.
» If a deep oral prophylaxis does not solve the underlying gum problems then the therapy is advanced towards periodontal surgery wherein the roots and surrounding tissues are completely cleaned and disinfected.
» If extreme clenching or Bruxism brings severe occlusal loads and makes a tooth mobile, then splinting followed by a night guard may serve as reliable treatment option.