Solutions to common dental problems
Loose Teeth
Loose teeth can result from factors like gum disease, trauma, teeth grinding, poor dental hygiene, and certain medical conditions.
This can occur at any stage in your life.
We often associate tooth loss with the ageing process. Recent times have shown better personal oral care and regular dental maintenance such as check-ups and cleanings has significantly slowed down the rate of tooth loss.
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Gum disease is the most common reason for loose teeth. It is slow and progressive and leads to the loss of attachment between the tooth and the jaw bone. Often painless until later stages of the disease, there may have no symptoms and is often only uncovered by the dentist.
The signs of gum disease can include:
- Swollen, painful and bleeding gums
- Detached and shrinking gums
- Exposed root surfaces
Gum disease can be accelerated by poor oral hygiene practices, smoking, diabetes, family history of gum disease and poor nutrition.
Tooth decay is caused by bacteria which physically destroys the structure of the tooth. This may cause infection into your jaw bone. The tooth eventually becomes irreparably damaged and results in the loss of the tooth.
The tooth may be displaced or knocked as a result of a trauma. This will require immediate dental attention. A mouthguard can reduce the risk of tooth loss.
Tooth loss can occur due to poor oral hygiene. Daily brushing and flossing reduces the amount of bacteria in your mouth that we commonly know as plaque. With regular check-ups and cleanings you can minimise the rate of loss of tooth through gum disease and tooth decay.
Another cause of loose teeth is grinding (bruxism). Grinding goes beyond the limit of what a tooth and its supporting structure can tolerate. In fact, this can lead to tooth damage, loose teeth and even the loss of a tooth.
Regular dental maintenance and care can slow down or even stop the deterioration in the gum structure. A dental check-up can help identify early onset of gum disease.
To find out more about treating your loose teeth, call our friendly staff at Woodville & Seaton Dental Clinic on (08) 8268 5422 or request an appointment online.
