110 Why is my molar loose

Why is my molar loose?
As a child, when one of your teeth is loose, it means that it will eventually fall out and you may get a visit from the tooth fairy. As an adult, a loose tooth is more concerning because you do not have a replacement tooth set to grow in to replace it. In a perfect world, your adult teeth would last your entire adulthood so if they start to loosen, it is a problem you will want to address before it falls out.

There are a variety of reasons that your tooth may be loose and it is a common problem for adults. The best news for an adult with a loose molar is that it does not mean your tooth is guaranteed to fall out. It does mean that you need to take immediate action and it does mean that the tooth will not stop loosening on its own. The cause for your loose molar will help the dentist determine the best way to resecure your tooth.

The most common cause for your adult teeth to loosen is gum disease. When you have tartar that builds up on your gumline and hardens into plaque, the bacteria that causes tartar can start to cause inflammation in the gums. The inflammation causes the gums to pull away from the tooth below the gumline and the tooth is no longer as secure in its place in the gums. If it goes untreated, the gum disease can progress to the point that the jaw bone is not able to support the tooth and the tooth falls out. Before your tooth reaches that point, you will notice bad breath, bleeding gums, red gums, and your tooth loosening. The dentist will be able to perform some deep cleaning or other treatments to stop the progression of the gum disease. You may need

If you were recently in an accident where you were injured in your jaw or face, you may notice that your tooth is loose as a result of the injury. While your bruises and minor cuts may heal on their own, the dentist will need to evaluate your tooth to ensure the root and gums are not permanently damaged.

If you suffer from stress and you grind your teeth at night, the pressure from clenching and grinding may be causing your teeth to loosen. You may not know that you grind your teeth, but the dentist will be able to examine your teeth and their X-rays to determine if you need treatment.

If you are pregnant or you are going through menopause, the changes in your hormone levels could be causing changes in the tissues throughout your body. Ligaments and bone tissue can start to loosen as a result of the changes in the levels of estrogen and progesterone.

Calcium is crucial for bones to stay healthy and strong, and your teeth are among those bones. Certain types of medications, like the ones that treat seizures, can make it more difficult for your body to absorb calcium. The bacteria that causes plaque strips calcium and minerals from your teeth. If your body is not able to replace the calcium, then your teeth will weaken and your jaw bone may weaken as well. Over time, this will result in loose teeth.