Will a tooth with Grade I mobility due to periodontitis fall out?
Disease description:
I've had periodontitis for a long time, and recently I noticed my teeth feeling slightly loose. After an examination, I was diagnosed with Grade I mobility. Can teeth with Grade I mobility due to periodontitis fall out?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Liwen
After the occurrence of mild tooth mobility due to periodontitis, if the patient maintains good oral care, tooth loss generally does not occur. Once periodontitis develops, it is recommended that patients seek timely dental treatment and undergo thorough periodontal therapy, such as supragingival scaling and subgingival curettage, to completely remove plaque and calculus from the root surfaces, followed by root planing to improve the condition and prevent more serious complications.
