Loose Tooth in Adults: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

 

What is Tooth Mobility?

Movement or mobility of a tooth from its place within the socket more than what is normal is tooth mobility. Loose teeth are abnormal in adults and this may be due to some form of periodontal diseases, trauma or excessive bone loss.

Signs/Symptoms of Tooth Mobility

Loose teeth will feel uncomfortable while eating and brushing. The following are some of the signs and symptoms associated with tooth mobility:

1. Increase in size of tooth

2. Recession of gums

3. Pain/discomfort while chewing

4. Loose feeling of the teeth when biting and brushing

5. Soreness/swelling of the gums

6. Sensitivity of teeth

Can Loose Teeth Be Saved?

Yes, loose teeth can be saved in most instances.

In modern dentistry, several procedures are available based on the specific causes and extent of the problem.

✓Deep Cleaning (Scaling and Root Planing)

Cleaning plaque and tartar helps control gum diseases and promote healthy gums.

✓Splinting

This involves bonding loose teeth to other teeth to provide extra support during healing.

✓Bite Adjustment

This helps prevent further damage by reducing excessive bite pressure on some teeth.

✓Night Guards

Night guards help protect supporting tissues from people grinding their teeth at night.

✓Periodontal Surgery

Gum diseases like pyorrhea need more advanced procedures such as flap surgeries or bone grafts.

✓Tooth Replacement

When the teeth become too mobile to be treated, there are options like dental implants or bridges.

Tooth Mobility Classification (Grades of Tooth Mobility)

The classification used by most dentists in diagnosing tooth mobility is MIlLER's classification of tooth mobility which includes:

a) Grade 0: This is non detectable mobility or can be seen as normal teeth movement.

b) Grade 1: Movement in horizontal direction less than 1 mm.

c) Grade 2: Moderate mobility in horizontal direction more than 1 mm but no vertical movement.

d) Grade 3: Severe mobility with both horizontal as well as vertical displacement.

What Will Occur When Tooth Mobility Is Not Treated?

When you do not treat tooth mobility or loose teeth then it will cause some complications such as:

a) There will be continuous loss of bone

b) Excessive pressure on the adjacent teeth

c) Issues or problems related to bite

d) Chewing problems

e) Severe gum infection

f) There will be tooth loss

If your loose teeth are diagnosed early then it will be possible to save your teeth from any problem.

Is It Possible to Prevent Loose Teeth? 

Yes, you can prevent tooth mobility by maintaining proper oral hygiene. Below are some prevention tips:

1. Do not smoke or vape.

2. Wear a mouth guard during sports activity.

3. If you have the habit of grinding your teeth then use night guards.

4. Visit your dentist regularly for the checkup

5. You should not leave the symptoms of gum diseases untreated.

6. Brush and floss your teeth properly.

Loose Teeth Treatment in Bhiwani at Triveni Dental

Do you have loose teeth? Need Teeth Mobility treatment in Bhiwani? At Triveni Dental we offer affordable and best Teeth Mobility treatment from the experienced dentist. Treatment involves splinting, deep cleaning, Root Planing, Flap surgery and many others according to the condition of your teeth.

Conclusion

Tooth mobility is quite common in childhood, however, if you are an adult and having a problem of loose teeth, do not ignore it as it can lead to tooth loss and other complications.