Tooth Loss

>>Overview

• Toothlosscan happen due to various factors 
• Occurs both in adults and children 
• In some cases it can be prevented 

   >>Causes

• Injuries, 
• Trauma

Predisposing conditions: 

• Thumb sucking, 
• Mouth breathing 
• Pacifier usage 
• Poororalhygiene/Tooth decay 
• Mismatched jaw/teeth 
• Genetic factors

   >>Symptoms

• Pain
• Blood loss/discharge
• Feeling of weakness

   >>TreatmentSeek adentist'shelp on an emergency basis. To replace the fallen tooth, follow these steps- 

• Gently hold the fallen tooth by the top 
• Do not touch the roots 
• Rinse the tooth gently 
• Avoid running water 
• Try to replace tooth in socket 
• If you cannot replace, place it in whole milk or your saliva 
• You may also place it in mild salt solution-1/4 tsp salt in 1 quart water 

   >>Prevention

• While sporting, wear a mouth guard 
• Treatgumdiseaseat the earliest 
• Take care of teeth by brushing/flossing regularly 
• Use an antisepticmouthwashregularly