How Much Bone Loss Causes a Loose Tooth?

Why Bone Loss Makes Teeth Loose

Usually the trouble begins near the gums. Plaque gathers, swelling grows and deep pockets may appear around the teeth. If periodontal disease stays untreated the bone under those pockets can get damaged over time.

The more support a tooth loses the less stable that tooth becomes.. Bone loss is not the only factor. The shape of the remaining bone the health of the ligament the pressure of the bite and the shape of the tooths root all influence how much movement you will see.

Is 30% Bone Loss Enough?

People often search for a figure like 30%, 40% or 50%. There is no dependable cutoff. A tooth that has bone loss can stay quite firm while another tooth that shows similar bone loss may already feel a little mobile.

Dentists do not judge a tooths looseness by the percentage. They examine how much the tooth moves measure the gum pockets and use X-rays to see where the supporting bone has disappeared.

What Different Levels of Bone Loss Can Feel Like

• Slight movement that you only notice when you deliberately check the tooth is still worth telling your dentist.

• A tooth that moves while chewing is more worrying especially if the gums bleed or feel swollen around it.

• Significant movement means the supporting tissues need to be examined not watched at home.

Can a Loose Tooth Become Firm Again?

Sometimes, yes. If inflammation is controlled and the tooth still has supporting bone treatment can reduce the infection and make the tooth more stable.. Lost bone does not simply grow back just because you began brushing better.

That is why waiting for a tooth to get worse is a bad idea. Professional periodontal treatment can stop damage and in suitable cases keep the tooth for many years.

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