Many people think that the tooth is no longer reparable if there are swollen and receding gums around it or it becomes loose. It can by no means avoid its fate of falling out. Based on this one-sided perception, they take no action to improve the dental condition and save the unhealthy tooth. In fact, there are appropriate procedures available to fix gum recession and tooth loosening. 

    Upon the occurrence of symptoms mentioned above, a thorough check-up should be sought in a timely manner to nail know the underlying cause, so that you are able to seek proper treatment accordingly. In most cases, gum recession and tooth loosening are a result of gingivitis or periodontitis. With timely treatment, it’s likely that the tooth can ultimately be saved. In terms of dental work, extraction is considered as the last solution. As long as the ill tooth are repairable, dentists will try different procedures to fix it instead of removing it. After all, no dental prosthesis is as good as a natural tooth.

    Generally speaking, a professional cleaning will be conducted first to get rid of dental plaque and calculus, with a purpose to mitigate the symptoms of swollen and bleeding gums. In mild cases, the condition will see improvement within a week from the dental cleaning. If there is severe inflammation and deep periodontal pocket, then subgingival scaling and even pocket reduction surgery should be further applied. After the elimination of inflammation, dentists will seek to fix the loose tooth. Relevant article: Causes of Swollen and Sore Gums

    Mostly a lightly or moderately loose tooth can continue to function following proper treatment and fixation. As for a severe loose one, however, the prognosis may be rather poor and you may need an extraction. With occurrence of any dental issues, it’s importance that you seek a professional evaluation and treatment in time, preventing bigger problems down the road. 

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