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.
Primary teeth become loose and fall out because the secondary teeth, also known as permanent teeth, begin to emerge and need room to grow. At the age of 12 or 13, most kids have lost all of their baby teeth and will have a full set of permanent teeth. A pediatric dentist will assist you in the care of your teeth from when you are a baby until you are a teenager.