How to Treat Loose Teeth

When a loose tooth occurs, it depends on what the cause of the loose tooth is. Generally, the main causes of loose teeth are periodontitis, tooth trauma and periapical disease. If the loose teeth are caused by periodontitis, it depends on the degree of looseness of the teeth. In the case of first degree loosening and second degree loosening, the looseness of the tooth can be reduced through basic treatment and surgery, so that the tooth can remain in the mouth and continue to perform its chewing function. In the case of a third degree loose tooth, the tooth will have to be extracted. Trauma to the tooth can also cause loosening of the tooth and requires specific x-rays to see if the root is fractured. If there is no fracture of the tooth root and it is only a simple first degree loosening, it can be temporarily observed and the bite can be adjusted. If there is a fracture of the root, then it is possible that the tooth may need to be extracted and in some cases, the tooth will need to be fixed after root canal treatment. Periapical infection can also cause loosening of the tooth, and in this case, root canal treatment of the tooth is required. After the treatment is done and the inflammation is eliminated, then the looseness of the tooth will be reduced. For the treatment of loose teeth, the first thing to look at is what is causing the loose teeth. Never pull out a tooth as soon as you find it loose, this is very wrong. There are some teeth that are loose but can continue to be saved after treatment.