Tooth wobbles: What you should do with a loose tooth
If a tooth is loose, it can have many causes. No matter whether periodontitis or external violence, quick action is important to preserve your tooth. The following practical tip tells you what to look out for in a loose tooth.
Tooth wobbles - you can do that
If teeth problems occur, you may not notice that something is wrong with your teeth. As soon as you notice that you have dental problems, you should contact your dentist as soon as possible.
- Poorly fitted dentures can cause teeth to shake. If your dental crowns and dental bridges are not properly seated, an uneven load on the teeth can cause the teeth to fall out.
- If you have fillings that are loose, you may feel like your teeth are falling out.
- In these cases, you should definitely contact a dentist, otherwise permanent damage to the tooth can occur.
- Oral surgery can cause your teeth to become loose.
- Regular pressure such as grinding your teeth can permanently damage your teeth. This is noticeable with pressure pains in the morning, as well as with worn teeth. Your teeth will eventually loosen.
- In this case, you should have bite splints made. These prevent you from grinding your teeth at night and damaging your teeth.
What you can do with loose teeth and how to prevent them
In some cases, if you fall, you cannot prevent your teeth from knocking out. In most cases, however, incorrect or poor oral hygiene is to blame for loose teeth.
- Clean your teeth two to three times a day after meals. This not only keeps your teeth clean, but can also consolidate them after a while.
- Make sure that you clean your teeth from all sides and wait about 30 minutes after eating so that the enamel is not attacked.
- Use fluoride and gum care toothpaste. This way your teeth are supplied with important minerals. By caring for the gums, loose teeth are re-consolidated.
- Also use mouthwashes, which are particularly suitable for gums, to strengthen loose teeth.
- Use tongue cleaners that remove bacteria to prevent tooth decay and tooth decay or periodontitis.
- Go to the dentist regularly and have your teeth checked.
- A balanced diet that supplies your body with vitamins and minerals is very important for your teeth.
- However, if the tooth can no longer be saved, it must be extracted.
Our next practical tip will show you how to behave correctly when a tooth is extracted.