2007-12-03 00:29:51 · 3 answers · asked by Lula D 1 in Health ➔ Dental
The deep cleaning should be followed up with an evaluation of the teeth. The teeth should start to tighten up again as the tissue re-attaches to the teeth. Although, everything will depend on your bone level.
There could be an extensive amount of bone loss, this would be a reason for the looseness of the teeth. We always hope for the reattachment of tissue which will offer added stability even with some bone loss. This is not always the case though I'm afraid and should have been explained thoroughly and everything taken into consideration prior to the root scaling or deep cleaning procedure.
Discuss your concerns and fears with your dentist; he may want to see you sooner than planned. This also will be dependant on how long it's been since the scaling procedure.
In some cases if the teeth don't tighten up they will require splinting. This is a good option and may help you to retain the anterior teeth for a slightly longer period of time or possibly permanently. The splinting gives the teeth the added stability that aids in the tissue reattachment. Try not to stress your teeth by eating or biting into hard or crunchy foods, "rocking" the already loose teeth even more. This rocking can cause even more damage to occur.
I can't express the importance of keeping your teeth clean. Take greater care of your teeth by brushing and flossing "more frequently" which will help to prevent the deep root cleaning and aid in your tissue reattachment.
Do contact your dentist so he can evaluate your teeth and help you to retain them longer or discuss options that may be in your best interest. There can be a variety of reasons for this dental failure to happen through no fault of your own. Discuss what options "you have" for long term retention or replacement. I'm not familiar with your case, so I am giving you a wide span of possibilities here. But hopefully I've been of some help and that you will discuss this with your dentist soon. Good luck with your future treatment.
2007-12-03 02:11:27 · answer #1 · answered by HeatherS 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, there is no home remedy. you need to see your hygienist every 3-4 months or whatever they recommended for you and keep up a excellent home care routine at home.
a deep cleaning will only remove bacteria/plaque/tartar and prevent further destruction of the gums and bone. it does not cause regrowth of the bone or gums.
if your teeth were loose before the cleaning they will still be loose after.
the only improvement you would be able to 'see' is your gum tissue will be healthier and your perio charting numbers may decrease. and you will keep your teeth.
the point of 'periodontal cleanings' is to preserve your teeth and gums. you can not restore them once they are lost.
2007-12-03 05:26:52 · answer #2 · answered by Michelle - Dental Hygienist, USA 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
only thing you can do is take good care of them. nothing else you can do on your own. the doc may have a way to help you though.
2007-12-03 00:57:27 · answer #3 · answered by racer 51 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋