What causes loose and swollen teeth?

The main impact of loose teeth on people is weakness or discomfort when chewing food. But what is the reason for loose and swollen teeth? Let’s learn about it with me. The reason for loose and swollen teeth

It is precisely because of the elastic periodontal ligament between the tooth root and the alveolar bone. Under normal circumstances, the teeth can have a certain limit of slight movement when chewing food. Or when the doctor shakes the teeth with instruments, they can find slight movement of the teeth (generally no more than 0.02 mm). This is a physiological movement that has a certain protective effect on the teeth and can buffer certain external forces. However, if the movement of the teeth is too large, it is pathological movement, which is mainly caused by the following reasons:

The main cause of gum swelling and pain is that you have gingivitis or periodontitis. The most common disease is periodontitis. Periodontitis is mainly caused by the inflammation on the gums spreading to the subgingiva, forming periodontal pockets under the gums. A large amount of plaque adheres to the tooth surface and between the teeth, as well as dental calculus and oral cavity. The dead corners that cannot be cleaned will cause mobile bacteria to invade the gums. Once periodontal pockets are formed under the gums, the capillaries of the gums begin to expand, the pressure of the blood vessels increases, and the gums remain congested for a long time, making periodontal pockets easy to Impacted by the outside world.

The weather is very dry, the body's saliva secretion is reduced, the respiratory tract is dry, and the fragility of blood vessels is increased, making it easy to be infected with bacteria. If you eat supplements or spicy food, it will speed up the circulation of the blood. Traditional Chinese medicine calls it "blood heat wandering", which will bring the germs to the whole body and cause symptoms such as gum swelling and pain, nosebleeds, dry cough, and throat inflammation. Causes of loose teeth

1. Loose teeth caused by external force

When teeth are hit by collisions or hard objects, bite trauma, etc., teeth can become loose. This is because excessive external force damages the periodontal ligament and even damages the alveolar bone, causing the teeth to loosen.

2. Loose teeth caused by periodontal disease

The periodontal ligament has been subject to chronic inflammatory stimulation for a long time, causing the periodontal ligament fibers to gradually degenerate and destroy, and the alveolar bone to absorb. When the periodontal tissue that supports the teeth is gradually destroyed, the teeth will become loose.

3. Acute apical periodontitis, osteomyelitis of the jaw, cysts and tumors in the jaw can all cause loosening of diseased teeth

Some can affect the gums and periodontal support Tissue diseases, such as necrotizing gingivitis, vitamin deficiency, diabetes, etc., can also cause loose teeth.

4. Loose teeth caused by changes in female hormone levels

Pregnancy, menstruation, etc. can lead to increased tooth mobility in women.

In addition, for children in the tooth replacement period, during the replacement process of deciduous and permanent teeth, the deciduous teeth will gradually loosen as the tooth roots are absorbed, which is physiological.

Physiological tooth mobility generally does not require treatment. For pathological loose teeth, timely treatment should be carried out according to the cause. Some looseness can disappear and some can be alleviated. Methods to treat loose teeth

1. Teeth fixation: This method is to use a dental retainer to fix the loose teeth between the good teeth. This method is actually not advisable, because the good teeth will also Follow loose. It can only achieve simple fixation and has no therapeutic effect.

2. Tooth removal therapy: Doctors generally recommend removing loose teeth and then installing dentures. This method should be the one that most people have to accept. One tooth will be removed and one tooth will be lost. This is the heart disease of every elderly person. Not only does the removal of teeth and the installation of dentures fail to achieve the therapeutic effect, but it actually removes the root of the problem by removing it. After installing dentures, you also need to rely on your good teeth and gums to rely on them, so they will put a certain burden on your good teeth. If they are not done well, they will cause greater irritation to your gums.

3. Dental Gold Nutrient Absorption Therapy: This is a new product extracted from natural plants. It does not have any chemical additives and no odor. It does not need to enter the gastrointestinal tract for digestion during use. Just suck it in the mouth and rinse your teeth. That's it. For gum recession, the principle of tooth gold is to use natural plant essence ingredients to directly act on the oral cavity, so that the receding gums absorb nutrients and regenerate, re-expand to tightly wrap the teeth, and fix the loose teeth. Remarkable results for loose teeth caused by periodontal disease.

4. When periodontal disease develops to a more serious level, most teeth will become loose.

5. Although the causes of most dental movements are complex and were considered difficult to treat in the past, in recent years, with the development of medical technology, the treatment effect has been continuously improved. After active treatment, many patients not only retain their affected teeth, but maintained chewing function. Therefore, it is extremely necessary for patients to go to the hospital as soon as possible and receive timely treatment, otherwise it is very likely to cause premature loss of the affected teeth or even the loss of the entire mouth.

6. Loose teeth are a chronic disease with a long course of treatment. Due to the complex causes, treatment methods are also multi-faceted. In systemic treatment, attention should be paid to improving the body's resistance, increasing nutrition, and strengthening physical fitness.