Surgeries and Procedures: Casts and Splints. Broken bones, or fractures, are a common hazard of childhood. And although breaking a bone takes only a split-second fall off the jungle gym or a quick collision on the soccer field, the healing process takes a bit longer.
In some cases, you may even grind your teeth back and forth, further stretching the ligaments. This can cause your teeth to feel loose in the mornings. Another common cause of loose teeth is gum disease. When plaque and other deposits begin to develop beneath the gum line, an infection can occur. When left untreated, this infection can destroy gum tissue and damage the periodontal ligaments holding your tooth in place.
Receding gums. 3. Plaque and tartar build-up, which causes the problem. If gum disease is spotted early enough it is treatable and loose teeth can be encouraged to tighten up again. Provided that the patient brushes and flosses adequately from then on, the teeth can still give many years of service. Read much more in our gum disease section starting here. Summary. Thus the two main causes of a loose tooth or teeth are acute trauma and chronic periodontal, or gum, disease. The former can be due to an accident which could happen to anyone, but the latter is avoidable by careful attention to proper oral hygiene, and we all should take note of that.