There are several things that cause loose teeth. This condition occurs when one or more of the teeth move back and forth within the tooth’s socket. This condition often is a serious one in adults, though in children it may occur frequently as the child loses his or her baby teeth. In adults, it can single something is wrong with the individual’s teeth health. With proper treatment of the condition, it can often be reversed, if caught in time.

Some of the following conditions could be what causes loose teeth for you. Note that some conditions can lead to loose teeth that remain loose, and may not signal a health condition.

• Periodontal disease is one potential cause. Loose teeth occur when there is damage to the bone structure of the mouth that holds teeth in place.
• Gun disease is the first stage of periodontitis disease and can occur in those who have poor dental hygiene or other health conditions.
• In some cases, long term jaw mal-alignment and bite alignment problems can lead to the development of loose teeth, though this may or may not have to do with dental health of the gums and bones.
• Injury to the mouth can loosen teeth. This causes loose teeth when the injury occurs at the teeth or at the lower or upper jaw. This type of injury can cause lasting damage or may require further treatment.
• Periodontitis is a worsening condition of the jaw and teeth. It is a disease that is targeted by the more extensive damage to the tooth bone, sometimes caused by gingivitis’s worsening condition.

Other conditions that can play a role the cause of loose teeth include bruxism, down syndrome, diabetes, Ehlers Danlos syndrome, and Chediak Higashi syndrome. These last two conditions are rare conditions.

The best way to know what causes loose teeth is to have a dental checkup. This is particularly important for those who have conditions that are worsening or who have had strong teeth in the past. Your dentist can help you to learn what the underlying cause is, but if it is periodontal disease, gingivitis or periodontitis, it will take improving oral hygiene to improve the health condition. Improving dental hygiene, such as by using the OraMD 4 Step Program can help to reduce the amount of bacteria attacking and eating into the bone of the teeth.