Red alert
Symbolically, dreaming of falling teeth is not a positive omen, quite another. D, on the other hand, not even in reality the fall of a tooth reflects a pleasant or otherwise desirable condition.
Losing your teeth is not simply an insult to the aesthetics of the smile and the harmony of expression of the face. The loss of one or more teeth should not be neglected as most of the time it hides a serious health problem. "organism sends us - just like falling teeth - it is important to intervene promptly, anticipating any future complications.
Poor oral hygiene and diet
Depending on the circumstances, falling teeth can be a symptom or secondary cause of health complications. More commonly, the loss of a permanent tooth is considered the final result of a series of inadequate attitudes, first of all incorrect eating habits and poor oral hygiene.
In today's reality, many people (especially children) are attracted to sweets and goodies of all kinds, starting with gummy candies, hyper-sugary snacks and caramelized treats. The bacteria that populate the oral cavity certainly thank you and this goes to the full disadvantage of the health of the teeth.
Let us briefly remember that an excessive consumption of sugars alters the natural bacterial balance of the mouth, predisposing the individual to dental infections which, in the long run, can cause tooth loss.
Not to mention the unhealthy smoking habit: smoking cigars and cigarettes, as well as chewing tobacco, are completely incongruous attitudes that damage teeth and gums.
In addition to objectively incorrect dietary habits and the very harmful habit of smoking, poor (or incorrect) hygiene of the teeth and oral cavity predisposes, over time, to the loss of permanent teeth.
Rotten food residues that are not removed during home cleaning of the teeth, associated with the bacterial mat (plaque) that is deposited on the tooth surface can undoubtedly encourage the formation of cavities. The presence of bacterial plaque, which gradually corrodes the dental enamel, not only progressively weakens the teeth exposing them to caries but also promotes gingival inflammation. In the long run, caries and gingivitis not treated can undermine the integrity of the supporting tissues of the teeth to originate pyorrhea: in so doing, the foundations are laid for the loss of teeth.
Poor dental hygiene + incorrect eating habits → tooth decay and gingivitis → weakening of the periodontium and inability to support the teeth → pyorrhea → falling out teeth
Other causes
Poor dental hygiene and unregulated diet are not the only causes that can progressively lead to tooth loss. To these are added a series of pseudo-pathological factors and diseases that can directly or indirectly involve the teeth.
Other possible causes of falling teeth include:
- Untreated Dental Infections: Over time, even a small cavity can create exaggerated damage if it is not carefully healed by filling. A cariogenic process is unlikely to stop (dry caries). In most cases the bacteria persevere in their destructive process: starting from the dental enamel, the microscopic enemies of the teeth perforate the dentin and arrive in the dental pulp. Having reached this stage, the caries takes on a more precise connotation of pulpitis. If even in this phase the infection is not treated through devitalization operations, the damage can spread to trigger even more serious infections such as granuloma, dental cyst, abscess and so on: in the long run, the teeth are now rotten and irreversibly damaged they tend to fall.
- Bruxism: even if involuntary, the continuous grinding of the teeth can cause a progressive erosion of the surface of the teeth. Over the long term, this behavior can weaken the supporting jaw bone, eventually encouraging tooth fall.
- Severe vitamin C deficiency: among the numerous symptoms that scurvy can cause, we cannot forget the repercussions at the oral level. A pathological deficiency of Vitamin C can indistinctly damage gums and teeth: the gums appear red, inflamed and subject to bleeding, while the teeth (now wobbly) are predisposed to fall.
Did you know that ...
Vitamin C deficiency is closely related to the formation of tooth decay and gum disease. In fact, the pathological scarcity of this very important vitamin causes a marked reduction in salivation: in turn, dry mouth can contribute to the "onset of" dental infections since saliva - being quantitatively insufficient - is no longer able to buffer the " acidity of the mouth nor protect the oral cavity from bacterial attack.
- When teeth spontaneously fall out of the mouths of very young children (infants and children under the age of one year), the presence of an autoimmune disease is conceivable. It is observed, in fact, that children with autoimmune diseases are particularly exposed to the risk of gum infections, responsible for early tooth loss. Other metabolic disorders (eg diabetes) can also contribute to premature tooth loss in young children.
ATTENTION: the pathological loss of milk teeth must not be confused with the physiological one. The loss of deciduous teeth is a completely natural phenomenon in the child. However, it should be noted that the fall of the teeth should, in principle, take place within a certain age. Under standard conditions, the loss of milk teeth begins around the age of 5-6, and ends around the age of 10-13. If the teeth begin to fall out just a few months after birth, it is strongly recommended to seek medical examinations. , since it could be a serious morbid disorder.
- Again, teeth can fall out following severe trauma. A violent fall to the ground, a car accident or any other form of direct injury to the oral cavity can favor the fall of the tooth.
Prevention
Prevention first of all. The winning weapon to keep the oral cavity in full health avoiding dental infections and gum inflammation consists first of all in the improvement of the teeth cleaning technique, which should always be combined with a healthy and balanced diet. To all this, there is the need to undergo to professional dental cleaning every 6-12 months, essential to remove plaque and calculus of non-removable calculus through the use of tools for normal dental hygiene.
The basic rules for preventing dental infections (the main cause of tooth loss) include:
- Brush your teeth every day, at least three times a day and always after a snack
- Use fluoride-enriched toothpastes and prefer quality ones
- Use dental floss or an interdental brush at least once a day
- Limit the intake of gummy candies, the enemy of the teeth par excellence
- Do not smoke or chew tobacco
- Undergo regular check-ups at the dentist (at least once a year) to possibly surprise existing dental infections in the bud
- Follow a healthy and balanced diet, limiting the consumption of simple sugars as much as possible
- Consume fruit and vegetables rich in antioxidants and vitamins: we have seen, in fact, that the lack of ascorbic acid can promote tooth loss even in the absence of underlying dental diseases
