What is the best way to deal with loose teeth of an 18-year-old male youth

When we talk about loose teeth, we first think of the elderly, because with the increase of age, the lack of calcium in the body can easily lead to loose teeth. But now more and more young people are experiencing loose teeth at the age of 17 or 18. This situation occurs in many cases due to periodontitis, which causes premature aging of teeth, resulting in loose teeth. So let’s talk about how to deal with loose teeth in young people aged 18.

1. Local treatment

1. Targeting local irritants

Supragingival cleaning or subgingival scaling can be performed, and if necessary, the bite can be adjusted, food impaction can be removed, and poor restorations can be corrected.

2. Treatment of periodontal pockets

When the periodontal pocket is overflowing with pus, it can be rinsed with 1% to 3% hydrogen peroxide solution, and a 10% iodine mixture or a drug film such as spiramycin or metronidazole can be placed inside the pocket. After removing local factors, shallow periodontal pockets can be cauterized with iodine phenol solution; deeper periodontal pockets require periodontal surgery to eliminate periodontitis. When the periodontal pocket reaches the root apex and the teeth are obviously loose, extraction may be considered.

3. Loose teeth fixation

If the teeth are still loose, temporary or permanent periodontal splints can be used to fix the loose teeth.

2. Systemic treatment

Enhance the body's resistance and actively treat systemic diseases related to periodontitis. When periodontal abscess occurs, patients with severe systemic reactions should take relevant antibacterial drugs orally. Metronidazole: Metronidazole has obvious effects on Mobilized Bacillus and spirochetes. Even without local device treatment, it can effectively treat periodontitis and achieve the treatment goal.

At the same time, you can choose suitable toothpaste, toothbrush and dental floss to avoid worsening gum problems due to inappropriate oral care products. Develop healthy eating habits. Pay attention to a balanced diet, eat more white meat, eggs, vegetables, fruits and other foods that are beneficial to the health of teeth and oral cavity; try to eat less sugary foods, do not smoke, drink less, eat more chewy foods rich in fiber, effectively increase saliva secretion, and facilitate tooth and oral cleaning.

Through the above introduction, we should have a detailed understanding that the loose teeth of young people at the age of 17 or 18 are closely related to periodontitis, so we must pay attention to dental hygiene in our lives. Be sure to brush your teeth after every meal, and eat less hard food in your life, because hard food will cause greater damage to your teeth and make the loose teeth more serious.