Why are the gums lose around my teeth?

Question

Hi doctor,

I am 21 years old. It feels like my front six teeth are clicking. I saw a bit of blood whilst brushing my teeth, so flossed more rigorously than usual and now I feel like they are moving. My gums look healthy and I swilled with salt water as it is supposed to be good for healing. Seven years ago, this happened once when I got my braces off and the orthodontist told me that my teeth were settling. I do have a wisdom tooth coming out. Now, flossing seems to stabilize them and they only wobble after I eat. My dentist has previously said that my gums are healthy.

Please help.

Answer 1

Hi,

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You should keep using salt water gargle as much as possible. Some mobility is common for a person who had braces in the past. Do not floss too much or too deep. Wisdom tooth eruption causes mobility all over the teeth due to its constant pushing forward. Do not worry too much.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Answer 2

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If you cannot see the mobility, but only feel it, then usually we dentists will not take it as an emergency as such mobility can occur for a few days to weeks depending upon our hormonal condition, wisdom tooth eruption, or periodontal disease. Mobility in periodontal disease will be of a higher degree, which is visible to the naked eye. Periodontal disease will have swollen and loose gums with much mobility and I assume you do not have it. Check whether there are some calculus deposits. If yes, then get them cleaned. You should continue with the salt water gargle. Also, use good remineralization toothpaste if available. Teeth will never fall out so easily at this age, so do not worry about it. There is no such disease or condition where it will just fall off without any specific reason. Did you have any history of a fall or accident before, which might have caused injury to teeth?

I hope this helps.

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Answer 3

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You do not have to worry at all. Just observe for a week more whether there is any increase in mobility, which I am confident that there would not be. You can avoid flossing if you think it is aggravating the problem. Use salt water at least three times a day for a week. Are you having your monthly periods currently? Hormonal changes can cause such temporary mobility. I am sure that it will go away in a week.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Answer 4

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I could see the picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There is absolutely no problem with your teeth and your gums appear healthy. It was definitely caused due to hormonal changes. It will go away on its own within two to three days. Keep a healthy diet and mild flossing.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Answer 5

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You are welcome and I am glad I could be of help to you. Spread the word if you are happy.

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