Splinting of movable teeth

Tooth mobility is a big risk of losing them, which we can temporarily manage by tying them together. Along with curing gum disease, this may be enough to stop the development of mobility and further bone loss.

The slow loss of bone due to bacteria that results in loss of stability. The gum is designed to protect the bone ridge from bacteria in the mouth, but when the tartar descends below the subgingival sulcus, the gum recedes behind it, approaching or already exposing the roots, and the bone under it goes with the gum.

Together, all this leads to the loss of tissue around the tooth, which could have been avoided by seeking timely treatment of periodontitis.

If you notice tooth mobility, this is an alarming sign, make an appointment, we will look for a solution.