Tooth loosening is evidence of poor attachment of the tooth to the jaw, due to bone loss along the root, accompanied by gum recession.
This loosening linked to inflammation of the gums and bone (also called periodontitis) would affect on average 15 to 20% of people aged 35 to 44, according to the WHO. Although this disease is rather common, it should not be underestimated. Indeed, the consequences that it can generate are disastrous and lead in the worst case to a loss of teeth. Here is what you need to know to properly prevent the risks of this dental scourge.
In the event of inflammation of the gums or gingivitis, it is advisable to consult a dentist as soon as possible to put the odds on your side and reverse the process.
The symptoms of loose teeth are:
Cavities , the accumulation of dental plaque then tartar and poor hygiene due to negligence or poor brushing of teeth, can also be the cause of tooth loss .
Bruxism , or grinding or clenching your teeth involuntarily, can also promote the appearance of this phenomenon .
Smoking can also be the cause.
With age, less irrigated gums can lead to gum recession and then bone loss along the tooth root.
Disease or misalignment of the teeth can also be a trigger.
It is therefore imperative to make an appointment with your dentist without delay, as soon as you have the slightest doubt. The latter will study your teeth by performing a panoramic X-ray. If it turns out that you do indeed have inflammation of the gums and a risk of tooth loss, the dentist will proceed with a curative treatment.
He will first carry out a complete scaling of your teeth, then perform a surfacing to eliminate bacteria and dental plaque that resides at the root of your teeth. These operations will aim to recover some bone and stabilize the disease by making the teeth adhere again to the walls of the gum. After the procedure, you will almost certainly need to take antibiotics prescribed by the dentist to help the immune recovery process.
It will be necessary to return to the dentist every 3 months then every 6 months to check that the inflammation of the gums is no longer present.
In case of recurrence, with bone loss responsible for periodontal pockets between the root and the gum, the dentist can propose an intervention under local anesthesia which will allow deep disinfection of the tissues and a reinforcement of the attachment of the gum against the root of the gums. teeth.
When there is a loss of gum along the root, a gum graft can be considered from gum taken from the palate and maintained on the bare root by a sutured flap of gingival mucosa which will cover the graft.
Use of collagen membrane associated or not with bone grafts.
Regenerative materials such as straumanne emdogain: protein gel used to fill the pockets formed by the loosening of the teeth which allows the regeneration of periodontal tissues (gums, bone).
For an effective treatment of the infection, it is possible to resort to the laser treatment solution. The latter will promote optimal healing to reattach the gum tissue to the teeth. The results are visible 1 week after the operation and there is no pain or inconvenience after the procedure.
Solutions to avoid teeth relaxation
To prevent the risk of loosening of the teeth , it is important to maintain good oral hygiene in all circumstances. To do this, it is advisable to wash your teeth regularly (2 to 3 times a day) and to brush correctly with a suitable brush: soft bristle or an electric toothbrush (which removes more dental plaque) . Choose a toothpaste for sensitive gums if the infection is already starting to show up.
It is also advisable to wash your mouth after brushing your teeth. The latter will act as a complement to eliminate bacteria and relieve pain, if present, thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties.
It is good to use dental floss every day to remove food remains and bacteria in the cavities. This can be supplemented by the use of interdental brushes or an irrigator.
Finally, performing a complete scaling at your dentist, twice a year, is recommended to keep teeth healthy and prevent loosening of the teeth.