Can You Wobble a Tooth?

James H. Sterling
James H. Sterling
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Causes of a Loose Tooth in Adults a Loose Tooth Loose Tooth Tooth Mobility Is the Horizontal or Vertical Displacement of a Tooth Beyond Its Normal...

Can You Wobble a Tooth?

Causes of a loose tooth in adults
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Tooth mobility is the horizontal or vertical displacement of a tooth beyond its normal physiological boundaries around the gingival area, i.e. the medical term for a loose tooth.
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in adulthood doesn't occur without cause. You may initially notice looseness while brushing or flossing, or your dentist may notice some wobbling during a routine dental appointment. In some cases, a loose tooth is due to advanced gum disease.

Is it bad to wobble a tooth?

Many parents are concerned about children wobbling their loose baby teeth, as they fear it may be harmful to the tooth or gum. Generally, if your child has loose baby teeth, it's okay for them to 'wiggle' them.

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Can a loose tooth tighten back up?

In some cases, a loose tooth can tighten back up. However, it is always best to seek dental care. Moreover, if the tooth is quite loose (such as from an injury to the face), it should be treated as an emergency requiring an immediate visit to the dentist.

James H. Sterling

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