Loose tooth

Causes:

1. Direct trauma

2. Deciduous tooth being shed naturally.

3. Acute infection

4. Chronic gum disease.

Treatment:

1. Trauma: Splinting; antibiotics.

2. Deciduous tooth: Extraction.

3. Infection: Antibiotics; extraction.

4. Gum disease: Antibiotics; disinfectant mouthwash; plaque removal, improved oral hygiene; improved diet; stopping smoking.