How to treat loose teeth caused by periodontitis
Disease description:
My brother is only thirty, but his teeth are already loose. After a checkup, he was diagnosed with periodontitis. How is tooth loosening caused by periodontitis treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Lei
Loose teeth caused by periodontitis can be treated with dental cleaning. The patient must first remove the irritants causing periodontitis and gum recession—specifically, eliminating bacteria, dental plaque, and tartar. Therefore, ultrasonic supragingival scaling is required, along with subgingival curettage and root planing. Any faulty restorations should be removed, and mouthwash can be used as an adjunct for rinsing.
