Many causes of loose teeth

 

We often take for granted the everyday tasks that our body does for us. We eat, we digest, we breathe, and we sleep. We also forget that our teeth play a major role in everyday life. Teeth are something that we will have for 82+ years of our lives. Neglecting them is easy if we don't make it a priority to do so. There are many causes of loose teeth, but here we will go into detail on some of the more common ones that people experience as they age.

Trauma

 

The type of trauma that results in loosened teeth will depend on how hard you hit your mouth and what part of your mouth was hit. A blow to the face may dislodge several teeth at once, while a blow to the back of the mouth may only loosen one tooth. The type and location of trauma also determine how quickly the tooth becomes loose and how easily it can be fixed.

 

If you break a tooth, for example, the root may become exposed inside your jawbone; this could make it difficult for you to chew food properly until it is repaired by a dentist. However, if you chip or crack a tooth, there is no damage to its roots which means that it will not become loose even though it appears crooked after an injury.

Gum Disease

 

Periodontal disease is a chronic infection that affects the gums and bones surrounding your teeth. The bacteria that cause this infection can destroy the attachment of your gum tissue to your teeth, leading to teeth shifting and becoming loose.

 

If you have severe periodontal disease, it's possible that there will be significant damage to the soft tissues supporting your teeth, which could lead to tooth loss. However, many people with milder forms of gum disease don't experience any symptoms at all. When left untreated, though, periodontal disease can cause serious health problems such as bone loss and heart disease.

Orthodontic Treatment

 

Orthodontic treatment usually involves brackets that are attached to the teeth and wires that are used to move them into the desired position. Brackets can be made of metal or plastic, and they have different shapes depending on their placement on the tooth. The wires may also be made of either metal or plastic, but their size and shape vary as well. Once a patient has completed his orthodontic treatment, it is common for some of his teeth to become loose in their sockets. This can happen because:

 

The brackets remained on the teeth for too long. The patient moved his jaw before he was supposed to during his treatment. He did not wear his retainer as instructed after completing his treatment (retainers are small devices worn after orthodontic treatment). The wires were not removed properly after completing an orthodontic treatment; they left soft tissue damage if they were removed incorrectly.

Failed Root Canal

 

Root canal treatment is a procedure to remove all of the infected tissue inside your tooth, clean and disinfect the area, and then fill it with a rubber-like material called gutta-percha.

 

Root canals are usually necessary when there are infections in your tooth roots that cause pain and swelling in your gums. While most root canals are successful and leave you with healthy teeth for many years after treatment, some do not work correctly because of problems during surgery or other factors. If this happens, you may need to have another root canal procedure or have your tooth extracted altogether. In some cases, a failed root canal will lead to the loosening of your tooth over time if you don't get proper treatment right away.

Loose Teeth Can Happen After a Serious Illness

 

If you've had a serious illness, such as diabetes or cancer, your immune system may be weakened. This means that your body is less able to fight off infections. Once an infection takes hold, it can spread through the bloodstream and attack other parts of your body. If an infection reaches the roots of your teeth, it can cause inflammation and damage your gums and jawbone. This allows bacteria to get into your mouth and attack the tooth itself. The result may be that one or more of your teeth become loose. Eventually, they may even fall out completely.

Teeth-grinding and Clenching

 

Teeth grinding and clenching is a common causes of loose teeth. This occurs when you clench or grind your teeth together, which can cause tooth fractures or even loosen the roots of your teeth. Grinding is also called bruxism, and it's usually caused by stress, anxiety, or a lack of sleep. If you grind your teeth at night, this may be disrupting your sleep cycle and causing chronic fatigue throughout the day.

 

Some people grind their teeth only occasionally, while others do so frequently throughout the day and night. If you have a mouth guard prescribed by your dentist, it will help prevent damage to your teeth while you sleep at night.

Genetics

 

Genetics is another major cause of loose teeth. If you have a family history of loose teeth, you can inherit the trait from your parents. If you have a parent with a history of tooth loss, it's likely that you will also lose your teeth at an early age. This doesn't mean that every child born to parents with loose teeth will also experience this problem; however, there is an increased chance that they will; therefore, it is advisable for you to tighten loose teeth.

Poor Oral Hygiene

 

A poor oral hygiene routine can lead to many dental problems, one of which is loose teeth. Since the mouth is full of bacteria, it's important to brush your teeth twice a day, floss daily, and use mouthwash to keep your mouth clean. If you don't brush your teeth regularly and floss between them, the harmful bacteria will have a field day in your mouth and cause cavities or gum disease. This, in turn, can lead to loose teeth because the gums become so inflamed that they start pulling away from your tooth roots.

 

Loose teeth should be taken seriously because they can lead to tooth loss and some dental diseases. Some of the major causes of loose teeth include jaw injuries, gum and mouth infections, biting on hard objects, and teeth grinding.