Can loose teeth heal themselves?

Loose teeth are a problem that many people encounter. There are many reasons for loose teeth, such as periodontitis, occlusal problems, trauma, periapical inflammation, replacement of deciduous teeth or root resorption can easily lead to loose teeth. Generally speaking, except for loose teeth caused by periodontal surgery, female hormone levels, and replacement of deciduous teeth, no treatment is required. Loose teeth caused by other reasons need timely treatment!

1. Loose teeth caused by periodontitis should be treated as soon as possible

The main method is to use special medical instruments to clean and scrape teeth subgingivally to remove tartar, plaque and other inflammation-causing substances around the teeth, so as to reduce inflammation around the teeth and slow down the absorption of alveolar bone. These treatments require several times to complete. This treatment method is not a one-time solution. In addition to carefully cleaning your teeth according to the advice of your dentist, you also need regular check-ups. If the lesions do not subside, your doctor may recommend relevant periodontal surgery based on the situation. The main purpose is to completely eliminate the inflammation around the teeth and promote healing. Some patients have multiple loose lower front teeth. Depending on the specific situation, the doctor may bond these teeth together after basic periodontal treatment to increase the overall stability and tooth preservation time.

If the teeth are severely loose and the surrounding inflammation is extensive, forcibly retaining them may cause the inflammation to spread to adjacent teeth, causing inflammation around the adjacent teeth and leading to a series of diseases such as loose teeth. Therefore, extracting excessively loose teeth is also a treatment method.

2. Loose teeth caused by bite problems should be diagnosed by a dentist

If accompanied by periodontitis, periodontal treatment should be performed first, and the remaining occlusal problems can be adjusted later. The way to adjust the bite is to grind the parts of the teeth that interfere with the bite. Doctors are usually cautious when grinding, and the amount of adjustment is very small, so several grindings may be needed.

3. The sooner the loose teeth caused by trauma are treated, the better.

Mild loose teeth can be fixed. Generally, the teeth can be stabilized in this position after 1 week. At this time, the fixing device or adhesive can be removed, and the teeth can generally recover.

For teeth that are moderate to severe or have fallen out due to trauma, the affected teeth are usually fixed after relevant treatment. After fixation, the teeth will generally show pulp symptoms after a period of time. Therefore, regular check-ups should be conducted under the guidance of a doctor, and if pulp symptoms occur, timely treatment should be given.

4. Tooth loosening caused by periapical inflammation should be solved first.

After root canal treatment or other treatments by a dentist, the looseness of the teeth will generally be alleviated as the periapical inflammation subsides. Periodontal abscess can also cause increased tooth looseness. At this time, the teeth should be rinsed and medicated. After the abscess subsides, the degree of tooth looseness will be further alleviated.

5. Loose teeth caused by periodontal surgery and female hormone levels

For mild increased tooth mobility caused by periodontal surgery and female hormone levels, generally no treatment is required, but good oral hygiene should be maintained.

6. Loose teeth during the replacement period of deciduous teeth

It is normal for teeth to become loose when deciduous teeth are replaced, and no treatment is required. However, if permanent teeth have already erupted and the deciduous teeth are slow to fall out, this may cause abnormal positions of the permanent teeth. In this case, the corresponding deciduous teeth should be removed as soon as possible to promote the eruption of permanent teeth.

7. Loose teeth caused by root resorption

If the loose teeth are caused by root absorption, you should see a doctor promptly. Doctors generally recommend taking X-rays to determine the cause and then provide targeted treatment. If root resorption is caused by a tumor underneath, relevant treatment should be sought promptly.