Hi metta. To answer you question, "What does OLP have to do with tooth loss?" I don't know. I'm in search of answers myself. It seemed to be a possible and/or logical reason. I encourage you to get serious in seeing a dentist. Those "wiggly" teeth you talked about will, most likely, get worse not better. Also if they have a live root the pain can be awful and will effect you being able to eat properly. The person who previously did biopsies to diagnose and prescribe my OLP is a dermatologist. Some meds he prescribed were Clobetasol 0.05% ointment, Triamcinolone 0.1% Dental Paste. The periodontist (last week) prescribed
dexamethasone mouthwash (swish 4X a day, then rinse with water.) Do you mind sharing your age? I just turned 79. OLP cannot be cured but you can do things to keep it calmed so your quality of life can be improved. I also have lichen planus on other places on my body. I believe it can be responsible for my many squamous cancers. I hope this is helpful.