Loose tooth: Looseness of a tooth with motion of the tooth. See free access online books about Loose tooth below. See detailed information below for a list of 27 causes of Loose tooth, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Loose tooth.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
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Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Loose tooth, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.
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Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Loose tooth. Some of these are listed below :
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During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Loose tooth. Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis. Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:
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Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse your condition. The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Loose tooth) may include:
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Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible
causes of Loose tooth as a symptom include:
See full list of 27
causes of Loose tooth
- (Source - Diseases Database)
The failure to retain teeth as a result of disease or injury.
- (Source - Diseases Database)
The list of organs typically affected by Loose tooth may include, but is not limited to:
The list below shows some of the causes of Loose tooth mentioned in various sources:
See full list of 27 causes of Loose tooth
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Loose tooth. Of the 27 causes of Loose tooth that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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The following list of conditions have 'Loose tooth' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
The following list of conditions have 'Loose tooth' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Loose tooth based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Loose tooth, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
Shedding of tooth, Tooth loss
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Medical Conditions associated with Loose tooth:
Dental symptoms (582 causes), Mouth symptoms (2889 causes), Throat symptoms (2341 causes), Head symptoms (6066 causes), Face symptoms (4405 causes)
Symptoms related to Loose tooth:
Dental symptoms (582 causes), Gum symptoms (151 causes), Tooth symptoms (582 causes), Toothache (15 causes), Tooth loss (114 causes), Normal childhood tooth loss, Periodontal disease, Gum disease, Jaw malalignment, Bite alignment problems, Bruxism, Injury, Periodontitis, Down syndrome, Diabetes (183 causes)
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