Sudden Bone Loss Around One Tooth over 1 Year Time?

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57 y.o. perimenopausal with severe bone loss and periodontal disease around one tooth; they feel it needs to be pulled and grafted. There is another loose tooth on the other side of the mouth without bone disease. This is all since my last years exam which was stable with 2mm gum depth. Gum depth is bad at the 2 loose teeth but remains 2-3 in all other areas. I'm iron deficient but otherwise healthy. No change in diet or hygiene habits; are there systemic health issues I need to address?

Don W. Ririe, DDS · Answer

As was said by the others, systemic bone loss generally effects all teeth, or a area/grouping of teeth.  Have you had a change to these teeth recently, fillings, crowns, etc...  Are you wearing an appliance that has changed, or is new?  Occlusion is often the answer when it comes to targeted bone loss or looseness.  Changes in the mouth often are the cause of this.  I would suggest seeing someone that is experienced in dealing with occlusion/equillibration.  This may not save your teeth that have become loose, it may help prevent loss of others in the future.

Richard Champagne, DMD, MAGD · Answer

Sudden Bone Loss Around One Tooth over 1 Year TimeWhat is most important is determine why this one tooth is experiencing such rapid bone loss.There are many potential causes of isolated bone loss, but you need to be certain that this is not part of a more generalized problem.I hope you found this info to be helpful,Dr Champagne

Thomas R. Froning, DDS · Answer

Rapid bone loss on one or two teeth is probably not from a systemic problem. All you teeth would all be affected. However, if you have concerns, of course, see your physician. Just one tooth is most likely from a fracture and the fact that you have another loose tooth without gum disease would point to occlusion being the problem. If you are missing several teeth you probably need to look at restoring your mouth in order to have a balance supportive bite.

Tamara Rojas, DMD · Answer

Sudden bone loss around one tooth is usually associated with a heavy bite on that tooth and more frequently associated with tooth fracture.  Without a clinical exam and radiographs it is very difficult to know the exact cause of the rapid bone loss. Although medical conditions can be related to bone loss the bone loss is usually consistent throughout the mouth and note just in one area.

Scott Greenhalgh, DDS · Answer

occasionally you can have a rapid change in your dental conditions. I would worry less about a major health change, and focus on the localized severe periodontal issues. You may need to consider visiting a Periodontist (gum specialist).

	There are health issues than can cause significant oral health changes. Things like:

	
		Diabetes
	
		Osteoporosis
	
		Hypertension
	
		Dry Mouth
	
		Changes in Prescription medications


	It never hurts to mention that you have had substantial dental changes the next time you see your MD.

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