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Falling teeth
My father is 50 yrs old. His teeth are falling off on their own. He had done scaling once in the past. Does scaling loosen his teeth. What should I do further
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No it's a myth nothing like this happen.
When tooth have been long left neglected the calculus deposit there when scaling done and they get removed patient experience mobility because calculus which was holding the tooth is cleaned.
As far as falling of teeth is concerned we need detailed history. Please consult online through text or call so that we can diagnose the exact problem and medicate accordingly.
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It's a myth that scaling causes loosening of teeth. Sometimes patients are having heavy deposits(calculus) on their teeth because of which there is bone loss and teeth are held together by support of calculus.
After scaling when calculus is removed people feel loosening of teeth which were earlier supported by calculus.
Next Steps
Get blood sugar levels of your dad checked. Increased blood sugar levels are also one reason for loosening of teeth.
There are also few cases in which patients experience loosening of teeth post recovery from Covid 19, if such is the case of yours please visit a Dentist.
Health Tips
Ask your dad to do lukewarm salt water gargle three to four times a day.
Hope it helps.
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Scaling has nothing to do with this
Teeth are falling because of poor oral hygiene Maintaince and not taking proper treatment.
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