Are you suffering from mobile teeth with spacing? Are you afraid your teeth might fall out if you bite into an apple? You can get them splinted at Dr. Gallani’s Dental Care in Aundh and get to eat all your favourite foods again! Dental splinting is a procedure to stabilize loose or mobile teeth by joining them with the neighboring, more stable teeth. It provides support to weakened teeth, reducing pain and discomfort during chewing, helping them heal. Splints may be flexible or rigid, and can be of composite, fibreglass or steel and they are recommended when teeth become loose due to: Periodontal disease: which causes bone loss around the teeth, leading to mobility Trauma: Injuries to the mouth which damage the supporting tissues, causing teeth to become mobile or avulse(fall out). Following tooth repositioning or replantation: Splints help stabilize teeth after they have been repositioned or re-implanted following avulsion. After orthodontic treatment: to permanently retain the teeth in their corrected position How does splinting work? The splint acts as a stabilizer, transferring some of the biting forces from the loose tooth to the stronger adjacent teeth. This reduces the strain on the loose tooth and allows the supporting tissues to heal. Splinting reduces tooth mobility, thus reduces pain and supports healing. It may also improve aesthetics, as if done after orthodontic treatment or when the teeth are mobile. Follow-ups at regular intervals are needed to monitor the healing and the condition of the splint. The splint may be removed after a period of 2-6 weeks, as in case of trauma, or may be kept permanently, as if the teeth are mobile, or after orthodontic treatment. Maintaining good oral hygiene is crucial to prevent further damage and complications. Splints last for many years if well maintained. So if you are looking to have your natural teeth last for a very long time, contact us at www.gallanidentalcare.com!