How Can I Treat My Loose Tooth?

Are you willing to undergo tooth surgery?

Is there a sign of bone deterioration on your tooth?

Is our loose tooth caused by grinding?

Have you tried using a mouthguard?

Do you have any gum disease?

Have you tried doing home remedies?

Have you tried consulting your dentist?

Your doctor may perform flap surgery, which is making incisions in your gums, and perform scaling and root planing procedures. You will need to rest after this treatment to avoid bleeding on your gums.

If there is no sign of bone deterioration, your doctor may be able to save your teeth through splinting. It is the attachment of two neighboring teeth using a metal. This will give your tooth extra support and keep it from moving.

If you noticed your loose tooth is caused by too much chewing or grinding food, your doctor might perform a bite adjustment to reshape the biting surface of the tooth.

Consider wearing a mouthguard while you sleep to protect both your upper and lower teeth. This will prevent worsening your loose teeth that may result in the spread of infection.

If you have gum disease, you will need a particular cleaning procedure to remove the plaque from your teeth and gums. This is to mitigate the bacteria from spreading and save your loose tooth.

The most common home remedy for a loose tooth is salt and water gargle. Try this at home by mixing 6 ounces of warm water and swish it thoroughly in your mouth. This will help in strengthening your gums and your loose tooth.

The safest way to treat a loose tooth is by consulting a dentist. This will help you decide whether your tooth needs a specific treatment to be removed or if it can still be saved.

If you haven’t consulted a dentist, you can try treating your loose tooth at home by cleaning your mouth with an antibacterial rinse. However, you will eventually need your dentist to prevent further infection. Also, avoid removing your loose tooth on your own as it may only result in a giant bacterial infection.