Q: My teeth are loose because of gum disease. If my gum disease is cured, will they become “tight” again?
A: We would have to study models of the mouth and the bite. It may be possible to stabilize them through the appropriate periodontal treatment, in conjunction with occlusal therapy (analyzing and stabilizing the bite). In many cases that’s done with crowns or occlusal guards. It’s like stabilizing the loose posts in a picket fence by connecting them. Laser treatment is mandatory in these cases to treat the gum disease.
