Reasons for loose teeth at the age of 50

Loose teeth have become a common problem nowadays. More and more young people will have many complications due to loose teeth. For example, because of loose teeth, they are afraid to eat. Others are eating skewers and barbecue, but they can only eat softer food. There are many reasons for loose teeth, such as external force impact. If there is no experience of injury, it is necessary to consider the possibility of dental disease or periodontal disease.

What are the causes of loose teeth?

1. External impact factors

External force hitting the teeth, being hit, falling or biting too much can cause the teeth to shake. This is because excessive external force damages the periodontal membrane, and the elastic fibers between the teeth and the periodontal membrane are damaged, causing the teeth to become loose.

2. Loose teeth caused by periodontal disease.

The periodontal ligament is subjected to chronic inflammatory stimulation for a long time, which causes the periodontal ligament fibers to gradually degenerate and be destroyed. When the periodontal tissues that support the teeth are gradually destroyed, the teeth will become loose.

3. Periodontal degeneration Periodontal degeneration can cause most teeth to loosen.

Periodontal degeneration mostly occurs in young people. It is due to degenerative changes in periodontal tissues, destruction of periodontal fibers, and absorption of alveolar bone, which causes teeth to loosen and shift. Tooth loosening caused by periodontal degeneration first occurs in the upper and lower front teeth and the first molars. Due to tooth displacement, the originally neatly arranged teeth become sparse, the upper front teeth protrude outward, and gaps appear between the teeth. Although periodontal degeneration is relatively rare in clinical practice, it is very harmful and can often cause young people to lose all their teeth at an early age, so it should be paid attention to.

4. Acute apical periodontitis

Acute apical periodontitis, mandibular osteomyelitis, and tumors in the jaw can all cause loosening of diseased teeth. Some diseases that affect the gums and periodontal supporting tissues, such as necrotizing gingivitis, vitamin deficiency, diabetes, etc., can also cause loose teeth.

The treatment of loose teeth should be timely addressed according to the cause, and most patients can be cured. Therefore, if you have loose teeth, you must go to the clinic to see a doctor for examination and treatment in time.