5 Weird Things Your Teeth Are Trying To Tell You If They Could Talk…

3. Loose or suddenly crooked teeth

If your teeth feel loose, become crooked, or fall out altogether, you probably don’t need a dentist to tell you there’s a big problem. “This is typically the result of periodontal disease,” which causes bone loss around your teeth and jaw, Dr. Cram says.

If you’re not cleaning your teeth properly (that means brushing twice a day, flossing daily, and getting cleanings from your dentist twice a year), bacteria on your teeth will form a thin film called plaque, Dr. Cram says. Continue your poor dental habits, and that plaque will eventually harden into tartar, which can spread into your gums and, eventually, the bones around your mouth. See a dentist immediately regarding any loose or newly crooked teeth.