Loose teeth are uncomfortable, especially when you try to eat
food or chew gum. The feeling of the tooth pulling away from the
gum is enough to send chills down your spine. It seems like an
eternity, waiting for either the tooth to become loose enough to
be extracted or strong enough to no longer be a problem. Teeth
become loose because of lost gum tissue, injury, orthodontic
treatment, or pressure caused by tooth misalignment. A new
technique called periodontal splinting attaches weak teeth
together, turning them into a single unit that is stable and
stronger than the single teeth by themselves. The procedure is
most commonly performed on the front teeth. The procedure is as
simple as using composite material to attach, or splint, the
loose teeth to the adjoining stable teeth. Tooth splinting is a
common procedure that has gained popularity due to its
effectiveness. Life is too short to live with loose teeth.
Contact our office today for a consultation.