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What to do if teeth are loose?

April 21, 2016 | author : dentist, Gaiduk Igor
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When teeth begin to loosen, this means that far from everything is in order with the body. The oral cavity reacts to the general condition of the organs and to problems, and therefore, at the slightest deviation, the teeth also suffer. Not always the shaky position of the teeth indicates diseases of the oral cavity, sometimes the gums need to be strengthened. Sometimes during this situation, medications and folk remedies can help. If your teeth are loose for a long time, you should seek help from a dentist and find out the real reason.

Cause of permanent loose teeth

Teeth and gums gently feel the general state of health and the impact of irritants on it. Weakening of the gums and teeth can be associated with such reasons:

  1. Injuries. A serious blow to the jaw area provokes an increase in tooth mobility. Occasionally, trauma happens in such a way that a person does not even notice it. The gnashing of teeth during sleep loosens them no worse than the enemy's fist during a fight.
  2. Inflammation of the mouth. Often inflammation is accompanied by gingivitis or periodontitis.
  3. Periodontal disease at an advanced stage. The problem can be met quite rarely, the entire population of the planet accounts for only 8% of cases. At the final stage of the development of the disease, it is useless to look for solutions to save teeth and strengthen gums. The tooth begins to become exposed, loosens in an enhanced manner and falls out.
  4. Having a chronic illness. The violation of the integrity and density of the gums is affected by diabetes mellitus, arthritis, psoriasis, malfunction of the thyroid gland and an incorrect metabolic process of minerals.
  5. Reduced immunity. In this direction, the body does not have the ability to resist viral infections, which is why the first diseases begin to wilt in the body, mainly in the oral cavity.
  6. Wrong diet. The result of inadequate intake of vitamins and minerals is the shakiness of the teeth.
  7. Change in bite. The defect leads to regular improper pressure on the teeth, which is what loosens them very much.
  8. hereditary factor. Genetic predisposition significantly affects the overall health. If the parents' teeth were weak and wobbly, this feature can pass to children and even grandchildren.
  9. Hormonal failure in the body, the period of pregnancy, menopause, all this is accompanied by a failure of the hormonal background, this cannot but affect the well-being of the woman's oral cavity.

Occasionally, the tooth begins to stagger suddenly, often there is a previous symptomatology for this phenomenon. Bleeding of the gums begins, pain occurs when pressing on the tooth and discomfort when eating.

Why are teeth loose in the front?

In recent periods, unsteadiness occurs precisely in the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe front teeth. Reasons for this deviation include:

  • the presence of negative habits, especially smoking, destroys teeth. Nicotine contributes to the development of instability of the dentition, namely the area of ​​the front teeth. Bad habits include the use of alcoholic beverages;
  • insufficient hygiene or its complete absence. Excessively strong pressing of the brush is quite harmful, they lead to injury to the gums and loose teeth;
  • malocclusion. Only an experienced doctor will help to cope with the problem.

Shaky molar

Not many people know what to do if the molar is loose, and even more so they are unaware of the causes of the disease and possible pathologies. To strengthen the gums and teeth, it is necessary to highlight several main directions that must be followed:

  1. Change or complete elimination of certain habits. It is necessary to completely abandon the intake of alcoholic beverages, tobacco smoke, as well as drugs. These addictions negatively affect the general condition of the oral cavity and provoke inflammation and a slowdown in the healing of sores and wounds.
  2. Measured food. A properly composed diet of eating food is half the way to strong teeth and a healthy gum area.
  3. Increased care for the hygiene of teeth and gums. Dentists strongly recommend using toothpastes designed specifically to strengthen enamel, rinses, gels that strengthen teeth. All drugs can be purchased at a pharmacy at a low price.

Before starting any treatment, you must first go to the dentist to find out the real cause of the unpleasant symptoms. If a diagnosis was made - a malocclusion, self-treatment will not be possible, as well as a positive result.

It is necessary to follow all the rules of prevention, but it is also treated comprehensively, since quitting smoking and toothpaste are not able to completely rid a person of the problem of loose teeth. Do not forget about the right diet.

Strengthening methods at home

You can strengthen tooth enamel and gums at home without much difficulty. For this, there are many traditional medicine recipes that show particular effectiveness. If the disease is aggravated, it is worth at best to come to a specialist, as further unsteadiness will lead to tooth loss.

  1. Relaxation massage. This method will help restore blood flow to the gums. To do this, you need to use a thin branch of a fruit tree. It must be gently and calmly chewed from top to bottom. Initially, this should happen with increased accuracy, it is also necessary to constantly monitor the reaction of the tooth to what is happening. After 14 days, you can add another exercise. The twig is clamped with the front teeth, the jaws are clenched and gently moved in various directions.
  2. Rinsing with propolis and calamus. In two cups, you need to mix 30 grams of calamus root and propolis, as well as 10 ml of vodka. Infuse the mixture for 2 weeks. After preparation, rinse the mouth with the mixture several times a day. Dilute the mixture with water.
  3. Homemade pasta. Many do not know how to strengthen teeth and gums. Traditional healers recommend using tooth powder and calamus root. For the reception you need to use 2.5 ml of the mixture. The teeth cleaning procedure takes place 3 times a day.
  4. Gadgets. A gauze swab is wetted in fir oil. After that, it is applied tightly to the affected gum area. The procedure is carried out 1 time per day for a month. After some time, it is better to repeat the course of treatment again. In case of burning sensation, it is necessary to remove the lotion.
  5. Yarrow plant. The recipe is great for the summer period, as the plant must be used fresh. It is necessary to squeeze the juice out of it and rub the affected gum several times a day. During the procedure, the juice should never enter the stomach, and after use, it is advisable to rinse your teeth.
  6. Rinsing. For several weeks it is worth rinsing the mouth with a solution of propolis. For manufacturing, you need to take a tincture of 15%. For 200 ml of warm water, 20 drops of infusion are added.
  7. Garlic juice. It is necessary to cut it in such a way that the juice comes out. They rub their gums once a day for 3 weeks. The course is repeated after 1 week.

Proper nutrition to strengthen teeth and gums

For teeth, foods that are easily accessible to every person are useful, you just need to make the right menu. Citrus products should be included in the daily diet. These include oranges, lemons and grapefruits. All these fruits contain vitamin C, which has a beneficial effect on the general condition of blood vessels. Do not forget about dairy products, they contain vitamin B, calcium, which serves as a supporting material for teeth. Seafood is an especially important component, don't forget about seeds, cucumbers and cabbage. These ingredients contain phosphorus in large quantities, which contributes to the proper division of calcium in the body. Cottage cheese and dairy products, with them vitamin D comes into the body, due to the lack of which vitamins cannot be fully absorbed in the body.

In the case of the first negative symptoms, you should immediately seek help from a doctor, only in this case it is really possible to keep your teeth healthy and intact. Take care of your health and everything will be fine.  

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