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.
This is a simple treatment in which your loose tooth can be bonded to other, stable teeth, until it tightens up. An occlusal guard or mouth guard. This can help protect your teeth if you are grinding them. You may only need to wear it at night, but it will allow your tooth to tighten up on its own in these cases. If you have gum disease, then you will likely need a deep cleaning. Since gum disease creates pockets of bacteria and infection between the tooth and gum itself, this can lead to loose teeth. By cleaning the gums and removing these pockets, your gums will become healthier and they will tighten up on the teeth again.