When I floss, I can bring the floss half across my bottom tooth. What could be causing this? I do have tartar on that tooth, as well as the one next to it. It's the bottom front one. I would appreciate any advice.
2007-12-21 18:50:18 · 7 answers · asked by sunny 2 in Health ➔ Dental
u might not have enough calcium
i say call you densist
2007-12-21 18:52:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's not loose yet it's probably a wearing away of the gum line, get in touch with your dentist and find out for sure though, and don't play with the tooth untill you know for sure. It could be easely fixable if you leave it alone and stick to a good mouthwash instead of the floss around those teeth.
2007-12-21 18:53:32 · answer #2 · answered by jessica 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
looks like u have gum disease and some major recession going on. that happens over the years if u dont floss, the bone of that is wearing out. that tooth is going to fall out but who knows how much long ur gonna have.
ur options to replace that space when ur tooth falls out are: gettting a partial, bridge or an implant. all three are very costly. :[
2007-12-21 19:02:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the tooth is held in place by muscles - which are designed to move so that you can chew. if your gums are inflammed, this can cause problems. as long as there is no pain, you should be okay. try seeing a dentist for the tartar - even if it has been a while and you are embarrased. they see people all the time who don't like dentists and don't go as often as they should. good luck.
2007-12-21 18:53:58 · answer #4 · answered by Kay G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You sound like you're in the early stages of gum disease. Go to a dentist as soon as possible to get treatment for it. Otherwise, all your teeth will loosen up and become easy to pull out. I have several relatives who lost all of their teeth this way. They all had perfect teeth and never got any cavities but that is no defense against gum disease.
2007-12-21 18:56:38 · answer #5 · answered by RoVale 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be gingivitis, I have it right now, which can lead to periodontis, prolly spelled that wrong, but you start losing the bone that holds your teeth in. Go to the dentist and have a good cleaning, that's what I have to do too.
2007-12-21 18:53:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
were your country is running short of dental doctors,
i beleive no.
2007-12-21 18:53:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋