Gum disease is one of the biggest reasons. It can damage the tissues and bone around a tooth over time. As that support weakens, the molar starts to wobble because there’s simply less holding it firmly.<\/p>\r\n
Tooth decay can also be involved. A deep cavity may weaken the tooth itself until biting pressure becomes uncomfortable. And sometimes an infection develops around the root, especially when decay has reached the inner part of the tooth.<\/p>\r\n
If you grind or clench your teeth, your molars take a lot of that force. Night-time grinding is especially easy to miss because you’re asleep while it’s happening. Over time, that repeated pressure can make a tooth feel tender or mobile.<\/p>\r\n
Honestly, don’t keep testing the tooth with your tongue or fingers. It feels tempting. You’re basically giving an already irritated tooth extra movement.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Pain when biting, especially if it feels like the tooth hits first.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Swollen or bleeding gums around the molar, which deserves attention rather than another week of waiting.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 A bad taste or unpleasant smell near the tooth. That can happen when infection is present.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 The tooth feels visibly mobile. That’s the point where I’d stop poking it and book a dental appointment.<\/p>\r\n
Don’t try to tighten the tooth yourself. And don’t wait for it to become extremely loose before seeing a dentist. A dental examination can show whether the problem is coming from the gums, the tooth itself, or something around the root.<\/p>\r\n
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