I have noticed this weird movement a couple of days ago when I looked into the mirror and bit down to brush my teeth. My left central and lateral incisors of the upper arch move up toward the gums whenever I bite. Also, applying pressure with just my finger moves them up. Is this normal? I've had braces for only a month, and I don't really know much about what really is going on in my mouth.
Edit: I just did a full-mouth check and I found that two more teeth, this time molars, make slight movement when pushed toward the gum.
Is this normal, or are my teeth about ready to pop out of their sockets?
Unusual jiggling off tooth
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Soggy, it's normal for teeth to feel loose. They have to loosen in the periodontal ligament which normally holds them in place, so that the braces can move them.
You will notice it most in the early stages of treatment when thin flexible wires are used. Later on stiffer wires are used and the movement is less apparent. It's nothing to worry about.
You will notice it most in the early stages of treatment when thin flexible wires are used. Later on stiffer wires are used and the movement is less apparent. It's nothing to worry about.
Well, tomorrow marks a week for me in braces, and my teeth definitely have that "loose" sensation. In fact, when people ask me how my mouth feels, that's exactly what I tell them...that it's like every tooth in my head is loose and someone's applying a constant pressure to them. But even though they're still shifting around, the "pressure" part isn't that bad, anymore.
q - My teeth are always in varying stages of looseness. One day they can feel like they're gonna fall right out of their sockets, the next they're barely moveable. I haven't had a heavy wire yet, I have to wait to see what'll happen like what Lisa said, but I'm looking forward to that - having my teeth restrained so I don't worry about them falling out...lol!
I guess because I have 50% bone loss I already have a fear of my teeth falling out ( I am only 34 years old). So it sounds so scary to me to have them feel loose! But I will go through with the treatment, just trying to get an idea what to expect. But, you actually like the feelng of them being loose?! What exactly does spongy mean?! Thanks.- Q
With 50% bone loss I would expect your teeth to already be somewhat mobile. The spongy feeling is a unique feeling by which your teeth are moveable, yet firmly attached. You can move the teeth with gentle finger pressure, but they are not "flapping in the breeze".I guess because I have 50% bone loss I already have a fear of my teeth falling out ( I am only 34 years old). So it sounds so scary to me to have them feel loose! But I will go through with the treatment, just trying to get an idea what to expect. But, you actually like the feelng of them being loose?! What exactly does spongy mean?! Thanks.- Q
There is different research about the exact time to remodel, but figure a good year plus after braces for full retention. This is why it is **SO** important to be diligent about wearing your retainer.
Good Luck,
Rory
