When it comes to dental health, we never should take it lightly else we will end up regretful. If we have poor dental health, our social life is affected. How do you think people would like it when you have foul breath? Or how do you like smiling in front of other people when one of your front teeth is missing?
There are many ways to cure loose teeth although knowing the root cause would help in determining the appropriate treatment to administer. As soon as any abnormalities in the mouth is observed or at first signs of gum infection (receding gums, bleeding gums), or if you chipped a tooth, or somebody punched you in the face, see the dentist at once for immediate corrective actions or preventive measures.
Gum disease is the number one cause of loose teeth. When bacteria in the mouth start to build up, the gums start to recede and bones weaken the hold on the tooth. Other causes may be bruxism, or the habitual grinding of teeth especially when asleep; malocclusion or the misalignment of upper and lower set of teeth; or trauma experienced in the mouth due to accidents or if the face got banged.
Enough intakes of vitamins C and D also aids in preventing gum disease. Eating cranberry also helps as it may prevent bacteria from sticking to teeth. Use toothpaste with tea tree oil. It was found out that tea tree oil has antibiotic properties. Other natural ways to keep the mouth and teeth healthy are brushing the teeth at least twice a day, flossing teeth daily especially before going to bed to remove food particles in between teeth, eating smart – limiting sugary food, not smoking or chewing tobacco, and seeing the dentist regularly.
For any other causes of loose teeth, dental procedures are done by the dentist or orthodontist. If you have bad bite (malocclusion), consult your dentist about it. A treatment can be done or having replacement crowns. The new crowns will fit over the natural crowns and the previous imbalance in the size and position of the teeth will be corrected. For those who grind teeth while sleeping, this can be prevented by using a night guard before going to sleep. The guard fits over teeth and prevents grinding. Loosened teeth will firm up over time. Another way is by using a splint, where a loose tooth is joined to the firmer one to stabilize.