Teeth sit inside the jaw with support from tiny fibers that connect the root to the surrounding bone. During orthodontic treatment, these fibers respond to the pressure created by your appliance. One side of the tooth gets a little space while the other side starts building support.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 A small wiggle during treatment, especially after an adjustment, is usually part of the process.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Pain that keeps getting worse instead of settling down deserves a conversation with your dental team.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 A sudden change after biting something hard is worth mentioning, even if the tooth looks completely fine.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 If your braces feel damaged in the same week as the looseness, don’t ignore it because the timing matters.<\/p>\r\n
Constantly pushing a loose-feeling tooth with your finger or tongue is tempting. Don’t. It only makes you more aware of the sensation and can irritate the area.<\/p>\r\n
Eating normally is fine, but extremely hard foods are a poor choice during this phase. Softening the pressure on your teeth makes daily life easier while your mouth is adjusting.<\/p>\r\n
Good brushing habits matter more than people think during orthodontic treatment. Plaque around brackets or near the gum line can create problems that have nothing to do with normal tooth movement.<\/p>\r\n
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