Dental Question about wobbly teeth

by Sophie
(Inverness)

My teeth always seem quite wobbly in the morning, and sometimes ache. I'm worried that I grind them in the night and are damaging them.

Do you know what it could be?


reply by Shelly ~ admin

Hi Sophie,


It could be a few things or a combination of factors that are making your teeth wobble.

The fact that it happens in the morning and that they ache are clues that you are grinding or clenching your teeth at night.

Another causes of wobbly teeth is the loss of bone that supports your teeth. Most bone loss occurs as a result of gum disease.

Traumatic occlusion or teeth that don't fit together properly
can also cause wobbly teeth. If a few teeth carry more than their share of the load they eventually get loose.

Damage from clenching and grinding is quite common and easily prevented. But...because the damage happens so gradually, it can be hard to diagnose.

You should have your teeth evaluated by a dentist right away. You likely would benefit from wearing a teeth grinding guard at night.

Here is an article on teeth grinding at night. It will help you know if you are grinding your teeth.


~Shelly~