The consequences of tooth loosening

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The consequences of tooth loosening

Often caused by chronic periodontitis, tooth loosening leads to a host of more or less serious inconveniences.

How can this phenomenon be prevented? What are the consequences of receding teeth? Studio Paro, a dental practice specializing in periodontal care, provides detailed answers.

Tooth loosening: an evolving phenomenon

Periodontitis is an insidious disease that progresses slowly and without apparent symptoms, sometimes reaching an advanced stage. This bacterial disease affects the periodontium, the structure that surrounds and supports the teeth.

The appearance of periodontal pockets is often accompanied by the following disorders:

  • food residue settles between the teeth;
  • bleeding gums;
  • tooth migration (teeth moving forward);
  • increased dental sensitivity (to cold, heat, sugar, etc.);
  • the appearance of unsightly, awkward gaps between teeth, where food can get stuck;
  • a visual impression of “lengthening” of the teeth, due to the retraction of the gums;
  • bad breath or halitosis, caused by bacteria in the oral cavity;
  • In the long term, if left untreated, it can lead to the loss of one or more teeth, affecting mastication, food assimilation, speech… not to mention cosmetic damage.

Loose teeth are a symptom to be taken seriously, especially as untreated periodontitis can have an impact on overall health.

Do loosening teeth always cause them to fall out?

Fortunately, receding teeth don’t always mean loss! When you make an appointment with a periodontologist, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive examination and measures to :

  • clean up periodontal pockets;
  • eliminate symptoms;
  • stop the progression of the disease;
  • and thus preserve the supporting tissues of the teeth, in particular the height of the bone that holds them in place.

How can you prevent or slow down tooth loosening?

Studio Paro in Lyon receives patients by appointment, often referred by their regular dentist. We assess the severity of periodontitis – if it exists – or peri-implantitis – its equivalent affecting dental implants.

Next, your practitioner recommends several sessions of lithotripsy, a gentle, painless method of removing subgingival tartar. Tartar is involved in tooth mobility: by halting the progression of the condition, your periodontal dentist can save your teeth from falling out.

These in-office periodontal care sessions are accompanied by simple procedures to be carried out daily at home. This is a long-term treatment, which continues with follow-up consultations to assess the effectiveness of the treatment and prevent any recurrence.

Contact us

To find out more and book an appointment, contact Studio Paro, a periodontology practice in Lyon.