Tips To Strengthen Loose Teeth

1. Oil Pulling

The process of oil pulling or swishing the oil around in your mouth can help eliminate impurities by killing harmful microbes residing in the mouth. It can help maintain good oral hygiene and eliminate plaque. This may help fix loose teeth.

You Will Need

1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil (or sesame or olive oil)

What You Have To Do

1. Before brushing your teeth in the morning, swish the oil around in your mouth for 15-20 minutes.
2. Spit the oil out and rinse your mouth thoroughly with warm water.
3. Brush your teeth as usual.

How Often You Should Do This

Repeat this every morning. You can also do it once again before going to bed.

2. Amla Powder

Amla or Indian gooseberry can help develop and support connective tissues. It can help in tissue regeneration and healing, leading to tightened teeth.

You Will Need

• 1 teaspoon amla powder
• 1 cup of water

What You Have To Do

Mix the powder with water and rinse your mouth with this mixture. 

How Often You Should Do This

Do this once a day.

Note: Do not drink or eat anything for an hour following your rinsing routine.

3. Calcium And Vitamin D Supplements

Calcium and vitamin D are essential for teeth and bone health. A deficiency of these nutrients can cause the deterioration of dental health, leading to loose and shaky teeth. Studies suggest that taking calcium and vitamin D supplements increases tooth retention.

You Will Need

Vitamin D and calcium supplements

What You Have To Do

Consume the supplements as prescribed by your physician.

How Often You Should Do This

Follow the dosage as prescribed.

4. Garlic

Garlic is a strong antimicrobial agent. If your loose tooth is caused by an infection, placing the garlic on it can help in getting rid of the harmful microbes over time.

You Will Need

A garlic clove

What You Have To Do

1. Slice the garlic into thin slivers and place one or two of these in between the gum of the affected tooth and your inner cheek.
2. Leave this on for as long as possible.

How Often You Should Do This

Repeat this 2-3 times a day.

5. Hydrogen Peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide thoroughly eliminates all bacteria present in and around the loose tooth. These microbes are one of the most common reasons for loose teeth as a result of infection, cavity, and/or plaque.

You Will Need

3% hydrogen peroxide solution

What You Have To Do

1. Take a tablespoon or so of hydrogen peroxide solution in your mouth and swish it around for a minute.
2. Spit it out and rinse your mouth with plain water.
3. Follow this up with your regular teeth brushing.

How Often You Should Do This

Repeat this once or twice every day.