Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Loose teeth and swollen gums
Hi, I have loose teeth and swollen gums.. i visited a dentist and he mentioned bridging will solve the loose teeths. Can i go for bridging or gum surgery is required and if yes, are laser surgeries effective compared to flap surgery.
Answers (7)
Get your queries answered instantly with Care AI FREE
20000+ health queries resolved in last month
You will need to get deep scaling (cleaning) done first. After that, depending on how severe the mobility of your teeth is, the treatment may involve either flap surgery or splinting.
For swollen gums and mobile teeth, flap surgery is usually more effective for cleaning deep pockets and removing infection.
In some cases, laser surgery can also be considered , it causes less bleeding and faster healing, but may not be suitable for all cases.
Your dentist will decide the best option after examining the severity.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced dentist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+114
Treatment depends on level of surrounding bone present. First it has to be evaluated then a treatment plan can be made.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Hello,
first, deep cleaning and polishing should be done for the loose teeth and swollen gums. After that flap surgery can be done depending on severity of the mobility. Bridging is not the option in your case.
Dental Galaxy, Pune
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Hello
Bridging will not help for mobile teeth. You need to undergo deep cleaning and polishing and depending on the severity of mobility either flap surgery or splinting can be done.
Dentsspa Dental Studio, Pune
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. K. Arjun
Dentist
27 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Consult with your periodontics specialist he will guide you weather flap surgery is required if so with or without laser.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Sharwari Pawale
Dental Surgeon
5 yrs exp
Pune
Hello
For loose teeth bridging will not help you
Flap surgery will give you the needful result
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Inavolu Shamini
Dentist
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hello
Flap surgery might help you if there is tooth mobility you can’t go for capping
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.