Loose Tooth

[linguallady]

Hi Everyone

I would just like to know if this is normal. I have one tooth at the top which is quite loose, if I press on it i can see it moving in the gum.
I know teeth go through a process of being loose and tightening up on and off with braces, but this seems different.

The tooth in particular is constantly being knocked by the tooth below it, and i clench my jaw when i sleep so it gets a lot of pressure as well.

I mentioned this tooth to the ortho, but he said its fine theyre all loose!

Any thoughts?

[nikkibabie19]

WEll your ortho would know best.

But i have a tooth that feels more loose that the others too...Asked my ortho and he said basically the same thing.

I guess we all get kinda paranoid with braces huh...im always checking to make sure nothing isnt broken and stuff.

[Noni]

I'm also getting paranoid because of some teeth that feel losse at the moment ,,

I don't know if this is normal or how long it would take to settle again
Basically they are 2 loose tooth which has moved a lot during the past months and my ortho gave me elastics to be put on this loose tooth I'm so scared .

I hope some one who were in the same situation can calm us down

[TinkB]

It is normal to have loose teeth.

Even to have one feel looser than the others.

It takes time for everything to calm down.

Just remember that loose teeth are a good thing because it means you are having movement.

[nikkibabie19]

thanks...i wasnt too worried...i figured the ortho knows what he's talking about...and he didnt look bothered when he examined it so yeah...

Wish i could SEE all the "movement" that is supposedly happening

[TinkB]

thanks...i wasnt too worried...i figured the ortho knows what he's talking about...and he didnt look bothered when he examined it so yeah...

Wish i could SEE all the "movement" that is supposedly happening

The bond has to be "soften" and then the teeth can move.

Take pictures, it helps. I take pictures every month and it helped me a lot in the beginning. It makes you feel so good about your decision.

[OldBikerBag]

thanks...i wasnt too worried...i figured the ortho knows what he's talking about...and he didnt look bothered when he examined it so yeah...

Wish i could SEE all the "movement" that is supposedly happening

The bond has to be "soften" and then the teeth can move.

Take pictures, it helps. I take pictures every month and it helped me a lot in the beginning. It makes you feel so good about your decision.

Where is that doggone "Like" button?!?

We get a tattletale button, but no "Like" button....

Oh, well.

+10, TinkB

[linguallady]

Thanks for the reassurance everyone, I'm feeling a lot better now If we're all in the same boat (the loose-tooth boat lol) then I guess it must mean what we're going through is normal and knowing that we're going through it together is a great comfort. Phew!

I'm meant to be having my teeth cleaned today and my first filling (eeeeeK!!!!!) I'm stressing about the filling but even more about the cleaning. My teeth are so loose im worried they may come out when he presses on them Does anyone know if its a good idea to have my teeth cleaned a week after an adjustment?

xxx

[nikkibabie19]

i do take pics...but i think its too soon to see any movement. lol

I have only had braces for 13days.I think im jus anxious to see change esp readying and seeing so may pics on here of progress in 1mnth and stuff...



Oh well i'll keep taking pics....maybe after a good month i;ll watch day 1 pics and compare it to day 30pics

Bcuz right now i keep comparing day one with day 5pics...