By Dr. Keerthi Sudireddy
A loose tooth in an adult is not normal and should be checked promptly. Caught early, the tooth can often be saved.
A loose adult tooth is most often caused by advanced gum disease, but can also result from injury, grinding, or an infection. It should be seen by a dentist quickly. Treatment depends on the cause and may include deep cleaning for gum disease, a night guard for grinding, splinting the tooth, or treating an infection. Early action gives the best chance of saving it.
Common causes
- Advanced gum disease (the most common).
- Injury or trauma.
- Teeth grinding overloading the tooth.
- Infection around the tooth or root.
How it's treated
Treatment targets the cause: deep cleaning for gum disease, a night guard for grinding, splinting to stabilise, or treating infection. See a dentist quickly to save the tooth.
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