Fixing Loose Teeth

There are very few common causes of loose teeth in adults. Of course there is the possibility of trauma or accident. But for most adults with loose teeth the cause is gum disease. For our purposes here, we'll focus on this common dental disease and look at ways to prevent and fix loose teeth due to periodontal disease. As with any medical or dental problem, the faster you seek help the easier it will be to correct the problem. Here are some ways of preventing gum disease and techniques used to repair any damage that does occur.

• gum disease prevention
• other symptoms to watch for
• procedures for correcting loose teeth

It may seem like an impossible goal, but there are steps you can take to prevent gum disease and the occurrence of loose teeth. The easiest way to stop gum disease before it starts is to maintain a good oral hygiene routine. That includes brushing your teeth and flossing on a regular basis and seeing the dentist twice a year. Eating well and staying properly hydrated is important as well. If you need help with the right techniques and products to use, don't hesitate to enlist your dentist's help.

Before loose teeth occur, you may notice other symptoms of gingivitis gum disease that may lead you to help earlier. Bleeding, sore gums are common in the early stages of gum disease. It is important to remember that your gums should never bleed from just brushing them. If you notice this happening, get to the dentist to rule out any problems. Chronic bad breath is also an indication that things aren't right either. Seeking dental help when these problems begin can seriously cut down on the possibility of loose teeth later.

There are two common ways dentists can help teeth retighten once they become loose. The first is a gum disease treatment as well. Scaling the affected teeth and gums to remove any traces of infection works to allow the gums to repair and grow back. In turn any loose teeth often tighten on their own. In the other procedure, the dentist will attach the loose tooth to a strong neighbor with a thin steel wire. Over time the tooth may retighten or the wire will be left in place to stabilize the tooth permanently.

The need to fix loose teeth due to gum disease can be prevented, but it's nice to know there is hope if it does happen. The receding gum line causes the loose teeth because of infection damage. Try OraMD as an alternative to your commercial toothpaste.