Healthy gums fit snugly around your teeth and help protect the deeper tissues underneath. But gum disease changes that relationship. Bacteria build up around the gumline and trigger inflammation. Over time, the infection can move deeper below the gums, where it becomes much harder to clean properly.<\/p>\r\n
As gum disease gets worse, the bone holding the tooth in place can start to disappear. The supporting ligament can also become damaged. So even though the visible part of the tooth may look normal, the foundation underneath isn’t doing its job anymore.<\/p>\r\n
A loose tooth caused by gum disease deserves attention, even if it doesn’t hurt. Waiting for pain is a bad strategy because advanced gum disease often isn’t painful until the damage is already significant.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Bleeding while brushing, especially when it keeps happening instead of disappearing after a few days.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Gums that have pulled away from the teeth. You might notice that certain teeth suddenly look longer.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Persistent bad breath or a bad taste in your mouth, which can stick around despite brushing.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 The loose feeling itself, particularly when several teeth seem affected rather than just one.<\/p>\r\n
If a permanent tooth is becoming loose, get it examined rather than waiting to see what happens. A dentist can work out whether gum disease is responsible and how much support the tooth still has.<\/p>\r\n
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