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The absence of a tooth, especially the front one, always provokes a lot of problems. The main one is a decrease in a person’s self-esteem, because in the absence of a beautiful smile, everyone will avoid communication. At the same time, tooth loss can be accompanied by numerous physiological problems. The contours of the face may noticeably change, and insufficient chewing of food can even provoke disturbances in the functioning of the stomach, although even this is not the worst consequence.
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Why do teeth fall out
If your teeth begin to fall out, think about the reason for their loss. There are several common reasons why teeth fall out in humans:
Caries
Caries disease is accompanied by a violation of the mineralization of teeth, which ultimately destroys bone tissue in the oral cavity. Inside the tooth, the cavity gradually grows and becomes empty, which leads to acute sensitivity and food particles getting inside the teeth. Ignoring the symptoms of caries and unwillingness to consult a professional dentist ultimately leads to the fact that the tooth completely ceases to perform its function. The only solution in this case is to pull out the tooth.
It is possible to avoid caries by brushing your teeth properly and using toothpaste rich in fluoride. If even small holes appear in the teeth, it is recommended to immediately fill them in a specialized clinic.
Periodontitis
The first symptoms of the disease are bleeding in the gums. Next, an unpleasant odor appears in the oral cavity and a purulent process begins when pressure is applied to the gums. After some time, the affected tissues become completely incapacitated. Therefore, if your tooth falls out with blood, often the reason lies precisely in periodontitis.
Prevention of the disease in this case is quite simple: monitor the health of your gums and always visit the dentist in a timely manner, without waiting until the pathology becomes incurable. After each meal, try to brush your teeth for three minutes using special dental floss and toothpaste.
Chronic diseases
The reason why teeth fall out without pain and blood, and sometimes with them, can also be inflammatory processes as a result of chronic diseases. Common causes are hypertension, thyroid problems, diabetes, and respiratory problems. Often, aggressive methods of treating serious diseases, in particular chemotherapy, can provoke dental problems.
Negligent oral care, improper diet
It's no secret that citrus drinks can deplete enamel, which causes erosion. Gradually, this stimulates the development of caries and leads to the final loss of the tooth. A similar effect can occur if you carelessly eat nuts, crackers and other hard items. Clefts appear in the teeth, they become loose and subsequently fall out. Try to avoid eating excessively hot and cold foods.
Tobacco products, drugs
About a third of patients who systematically lose teeth are people with bad habits, in particular, heavy smokers. It is reliably known that drugs and tobacco not only worsen the color of teeth, but can also be the reason why molars fall out.
Damaged teeth fell out in a dream
A damaged tooth in a dream means the emergence of health problems. Seeing rotten teeth in a dream, after waking up a person will experience negative emotions. Defects in the mouth symbolize the negative impact of the surrounding atmosphere. To prevent problems, you should relax and change your usual lifestyle for a certain time.
The dream book contains detailed information about what rotten teeth mean in dreams:
- Caries throughout the oral cavity - symbolizes relationships with family. Such a dream prophesies family conflicts and problems;
- Black teeth fall out - to the deceased; the more teeth there were, the sooner the death of a loved one will occur;
- Teeth begin to deteriorate in a dream - it’s worth thinking about your affairs at work. Such a dream characterizes professional activity in which unexpected difficulties will arise. To implement plans, it is necessary to solve the problems that have arisen and get rid of ill-wishers. This dream warns the dreamer against spontaneous decisions and rash actions;
- In a dream, a rotten tooth fell out, and a new one grew in its place - this is a favorable sign. After a series of troubles, the dreamer’s life will change for the better;
- Inflammation of the gums and yellow teeth symbolize illness and deterioration in health. To avoid them, you should monitor your health and, if necessary, consult a doctor;
The esoteric dream book has its own detailed interpretation. After such a dream, a young guy risks losing his job, and a young girl will be deceived and face financial problems. The spouses are in for a conflict that could lead to a break in the relationship.
Psychologists believe that seeing damaged teeth in a dream is a symbol of depression and the beginning of depression. This is associated with stress and deterioration of relationships with loved ones;
Tooth loss in children
When (at what age) do baby teeth fall out? Typically, the first milk teeth fall out in children aged 6-7 years, but deviations from the timing are possible based on the individual characteristics of the body. Although baby teeth erupt at the age of 6 months, their formation begins in the uterine period during the mother’s pregnancy. With the birth of a child, the formation of the rudiments of permanent teeth begins, which is why it is important to monitor the health of the milk teeth, because infection with caries can easily harm the rudiments of permanent teeth.
Do teeth fall out on their own?
Yes, they fall out if they are dairy. In this case, changing teeth can be accompanied in children by acute painful sensations, swelling of the gums and sensitivity of the enamel, and in some cases even itching. If you experience these symptoms, it is important to seek the advice of a professional dentist. At the same time, while waiting to see which tooth falls out first, you should not forget about the child’s adequate nutrition so that the body and teeth in particular continue to receive all the necessary vitamins and microelements.
When a baby tooth falls out, the wound may continue to bleed for 5-10 minutes. Simply give your child a sterile gauze or cotton swab to bite on the area where the baby tooth has fallen out. If bleeding continues for a long time, be sure to take your baby to the pediatrician to check blood clotting. The help of a dentist may also be needed when baby teeth complicate the eruption of permanent teeth. In this case, the teeth are forcibly removed.
Was there pain?
When interpreting dreams, also try to remember whether you felt painful sensations. If a tooth falls out painlessly, then in real life the sleeper can expect favorable events.
When teeth fall out unnoticed and easily, and a person feels relief, then in reality a change for the better awaits him. For example, the dreamer may have new friends, hobbies, acquaintances, as well as work. Painlessly falling teeth are considered a favorable sign for young free girls. It is believed that such night dreams symbolize a pleasant acquaintance that can develop into true love that will accompany the sleeper throughout her life.
If, during the loss of teeth, the sleeper felt pain in his night dreams, but there was no blood, then in reality he will be separated from some close person. A relative or loved one may go abroad or to another city for permanent residence. In addition, such a plot may indicate a serious conflict in reality. In any case, the interpretation is associated with a painful break in relations.
If in a dream a tooth falls out with blood and pain, then in real life, perhaps, among close and distant relatives there is a reliable person, but communication with him only brings trouble. Such a dream warns the sleeper against contact with such a person.
What to do if teeth fall out
Many patients are interested in the question of what to do if a tooth falls out at home. Of course, in a number of such cases no additional measures are required - for example, if a tooth falls out in the side of the jaw, which is not visible when communicating with other people. However, the need to restore a lost tooth may not only become necessary if the tooth falls out from the front. Since the load on the jaw is unevenly distributed, this can ultimately lead to jawbone atrophy. The only way out of the current conditions is to install a dental implant.
If a patient has lost a front tooth, or if it was deliberately removed, it is possible to restore a beautiful smile with the help of a bridge. A similar solution is appropriate if the permanent lower tooth falls out, which is subject to the greatest load when eating food. The use of a bridge is also appropriate if false teeth, rather than permanent ones, have fallen out.
Tsvetkov's Dream Interpretation
This dream interpreter says that if after waking up a person is unable to remember anything other than some vague images, then the dream does not contain any clues. But what does this dream book say about tooth loss? If a tooth falls out without pain, then in real life the sleeper will experience a loss of vitality, energy, deterioration of health, and perhaps some serious illness will appear. If in night dreams the teeth fall out with pain, then in reality the relative of the sleeping person faces some kind of danger. Blood and pain when teeth fall out in a dream represents the risk of losing someone close to you, but who is not related to the sleeping relationship.
Why does a filling fall out?
Filling loss is an equally common problem with the human oral cavity. This also creates an uncomfortable feeling, especially when eating: the chewing process becomes more difficult, and pain symptoms begin. If a filling has fallen out of your tooth, be sure to seek help from a professional dentist in your city.
There are a wide variety of reasons why a filling may suddenly fall out of a tooth. The most common among them is the use of low-quality materials in the filling, as well as improper shrinkage of the filling inside the tooth . This can cause a small hole to form between the tooth and the filling, which becomes clogged with food and becomes a breeding ground for bacteria. Often this situation is complicated by the appearance of secondary caries.
Often the loss of a filling is associated with the expiration of its service life . On average, based on installation technology and manufacturing material, a filling lasts about 7 years. Regular visits to the dental clinic will help determine when the need to replace the filling arises.
Other reasons why fillings may fall out are a lot of pressure on the tooth (in particular, due to strong impacts or cracking of a nut), as well as failure to maintain proper oral hygiene.
What to do if a filling falls out
Losing a filling is a common problem, but does not have any negative consequences other than the pain associated with the reopened nerve. If a temporary filling falls out at the most inopportune moment, try to contact your dentist as soon as possible. Given that the tooth cavity is opening up again, delaying the process of installing another filling can lead to aggravation of the problem, especially if food particles get into the tooth cavity.
Before starting treatment for a temporary filling that falls out, dentists determine the reason for the loss. Based on specific conditions, a certain material is selected, and treatment occurs using a certain technology. During the treatment, the remains of the previous filling are eliminated, the oral cavity is thoroughly processed, and then the damaged tooth is restored.
Until the dentist restores the lost filling and numbs the pain, the only possible measure the patient can take is not to place excessive stress on the damaged tooth. It is advisable to chew food on the other side of the jaw, and when brushing your teeth, treat the damaged area more carefully. It is also recommended to rinse your mouth more often to protect the damaged tooth from possible penetration of food debris with microbes and bacteria into it.
Statistics confirm that about 39% of people who complain about dental problems try to avoid visiting doctors. Fear of instruments and drills is quite justified, as is fear of possible discomfort when treating teeth and gums. However, it is precisely those patients who undergo systematic examination by dentists who avoid the biggest troubles throughout their lives. These include tooth loss.
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