What You Should Know About Wobbly Tooth in Adults

Before we delve deeper into gum disease and its additional symptoms, it is important to note that one of the main reasons why someone has gum disease is because of poor dental hygiene.

Poor brushing as well as bad flossing habits collect sticky deposits of bacteria that when accumulated, form into hardened plaque.

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Gum disease is the primary cause of a loose adult tooth. However, there are other instances where teeth grinding, injuries, and accidents (such as unintentional hitting of teeth or jaw) are to blame.

While there are other several factors that could contribute to having loose teeth, gum disease has been found to be its leading cause. In fact, it is uncommon for an adult to have gum disease without also experiencing additional symptoms, such as the following:

• Bleeding gums

Gums that bleed when you brush them are one of the most typical signs of gum disease. Always examine your toothbrush after brushing because bleeding could go undetected unless you look at it.

• Swollen gums

In contrast to the normal pink color of our gums, swollen gums are frequently red in colour. Not only this, but they are also the primary source of dry mouth, sensitive gums, bleeding gums, discomfort, and irritation.

Swollen gums might worsen after eating certain foods and drinks, flossing, or after brushing.

• Gum recession

As gum disease worsens, you could notice that the gums are slightly pulling away from your teeth, providing the impression that the tooth’s upper size is being slightly extended. Receding gums can be unsettling to look at and might make you reluctant to smile or expose your teeth.

Bruxism, or also known as teeth grinding, is one of the common causes of loose adult teeth. Basically, clenching or grinding your teeth unconsciously damages the ligaments that hold the teeth to the bone.

Particularly when there is an underlying issue in your teeth, such as an infection or tooth decay, grinding or clenching exerts an unanticipated amount of strain on the teeth causing it to loosen.

With dental help, the ligaments of the loose teeth can be tightened, and the tooth can be stabilised, especially if the gums are healthy.

Most healthy teeth are strong and resilient. Accidents and injuries could, however, occur and harm your gum tissue, which could further contribute to the loosening of your permanent teeth.

Most of the time, a loose adult tooth can be stabilised by splinting. In this procedure, a loose tooth is affixed to its neighboring teeth to form a single teeth that is much stronger and stable than before.