When i was younger i used to NEVER brush my teeth and i was a fool. now im old i have wobbly teeth and i just wish i had brushed em when i was younger. if i brush my teeths regularly now and my gums become healthy will they heal up and stiffen? or will they stay wobbly and end up falling out. (Note my older brother just had all his top teeth taken out and i dont want to end up like him---- hes 37 im 19)
2007-10-14 11:12:24 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
The reason you have wobbly teeth is due to Gum Disease. Unfortunately, Gum Disease is not curable however there are dental procedures that can assist in maintaining your teeth. The first would be root scaling in which they clean your teeth below the gum line and shave a portion of the tooth exposed to the gum to create a smooth surface in which the gum can reattach. This would be the first step however, some people need a surgery in which the gum tissue is wrapped around the tooth. At times a low dose antibiotic is used on a permanent basis to eliminate bacterial attack of the teeth and gums.
Now, if your a wuss about going to the dentist such as myself, you need to focus on dental hygiene to minimize the effects of this nasty disease. Brushing after meals and before bed, flossing and avoiding sugars is a good place to start. Personally, I have been using a GUM toothbrush with TOM's of Maine natural toothpaste and mouthwash. While the taste is not as appealing as Colgate, I feel my mouth is doing much better since I eliminated the Triclosan and Fluoride.
Ultimately, you should see a dentist.
2007-10-14 11:24:37 · answer #1 · answered by ForensicAccountant 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Really,you should go to a dentist,they might be able to help.If you won't or can't afford to go,then you need to brush and floss after each meal and before bed,rinse with a good antiseptic mouthwash,like Listerine after brushing and at bedtime,too.There is also a product called Glyoxide,which kills bacteria where a toothbrush can't reach,and helps whiten teeth,too.Use it a couple of times a day.Take a multi-vitamin and 100 mgs of Coenzyme Q 10,which is great for your gums.I would take additional vitamin C as well,and massage the gums with a very soft-bristled toothbrush after you brush (use a baby toothbrush.) Good luck.
2007-10-14 11:25:36 · answer #2 · answered by Dances With Woofs! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine were like that too. I ended up losing all of my teeth and I still don't have any. The treatments were really expensive and not even garanteed to work. SInce I had some back teeth pulled before and I lost most of my front teeth already, I decided to just have the rest pulled out since I'd probly lose them sooner than later anyway. My mom and my sister both had all their teeth out when they were in their mid teens too. BTW I'm 16 now.
2007-10-14 13:52:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've got two daughters of 7 and 6 and their teeth always go discoloured before they fall out. It used to really bother me because they look after their teeth really well, don't drink fizzy drinks etc. but I think it's quite normal because the adult ones grow back lovely
2016-05-22 13:17:06 · answer #4 · answered by laquita 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to go to the dentist and have them checked out. If your teeth are loose it probably means the bone in your gums are shrinking. It might be possible to save them if you are referred to a periodontist. Usually once the bone deteriorates it is too late.
2007-10-14 11:23:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds like gum disease...only a dentist or periodontist can tell you if it's too late to save your teeth
2007-10-14 11:55:25 · answer #6 · answered by onceisenoughilearnedmylesson 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU'RE STILL YOUNG. THERE'S NOT A REASON TO LOSE YOUR TEETH THIS EARLY OR FOR THAT MATTER AT ALL.
TEETH ARE MEAN TO LAST A LIFETIME WITH PROPER CARE
YOU WILL BENEFIT FROM A PROFESSIONAL EXAM AND CLEANING FROM A DENTIST.
2007-10-14 11:30:41 · answer #7 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋