This sounds obvious, but it’s probably the hardest part. Stop pushing the tooth with your tongue or fingers to see if it’s still moving. Every little test puts pressure on the tissues holding it in place, and doing it repeatedly doesn’t give the tooth a chance to settle.<\/p>\r\n
Eat softer foods for now, especially if chewing makes the tooth uncomfortable. Try using the other side of your mouth. And don’t try to pull the tooth out yourself. That’s one piece of dental advice I feel pretty strongly about.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 A soft toothbrush is your friend here, especially if the gum feels tender.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Floss carefully around the tooth, but don’t snap the floss down into the gum.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Salt-water rinsing can feel soothing, although it won’t repair the support around a loose tooth.<\/p>\r\n
Gum disease is a common cause. As it progresses, the tissues and bone supporting the teeth can be damaged, which allows teeth to become mobile. A dentist may need to clean beneath the gum line and treat the gum infection before the tooth has a chance to become more stable.<\/p>\r\n
Sometimes, yes. It depends on the cause and how much support has been lost. A tooth that became loose after an injury may stabilise once the tissues heal. A tooth affected by gum disease needs the underlying disease treated first.<\/p>\r\n
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