{"id":273,"date":"2022-08-23T13:17:10","date_gmt":"2022-08-23T13:17:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boston-dentist.com\/blog\/?p=273"},"modified":"2022-08-23T13:17:11","modified_gmt":"2022-08-23T13:17:11","slug":"loose-tooth-as-an-adult","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boston-dentist.com\/blog\/loose-tooth-as-an-adult\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do If You Have a Loose Tooth as an Adult"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boston-dentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AdobeStock_308629449__1661260455_69957.jpg\" alt=\"Man in denim jacket outside and smiling\" class=\"wp-image-274\" width=\"301\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boston-dentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AdobeStock_308629449__1661260455_69957.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.boston-dentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AdobeStock_308629449__1661260455_69957-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.boston-dentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AdobeStock_308629449__1661260455_69957-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 301px) 100vw, 301px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As a child, having a loose tooth is nothing to be worried about. But as an adult, it\u2019s a major issue that you can\u2019t afford to ignore. Permanent teeth aren\u2019t supposed to come loose, but they might if you take a blow to your face or suffer from untreated gum disease. If you do have a loose tooth, you need to act quickly to avoid losing it altogether. Here are the basic steps you\u2019ll need to follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Schedule an Emergency Appointment with Your Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A loose permanent tooth is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boston-dentist.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">dental emergency<\/a>, and as such your first step should always be to call your dentist to make an appointment. To have the best chance of saving your tooth with the least amount of discomfort, you should try to get treatment within 12 to 24 hours. When you call your dentist\u2019s team, they\u2019ll probably give you some tips for protecting your smile in the meantime; follow their instructions to the letter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Avoid Touching Your Tooth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving your loose tooth around too much could cause it to come out altogether. Avoid touching it with your fingers or your tongue as much as you can. Any sort of motion will only loosen it further. Even if you\u2019re expecting to have the tooth extracted, don\u2019t try to remove it on your own; it will only put you at risk for infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Be Careful When Eating<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re hungry, it\u2019s okay to eat something before your emergency appointment. Make sure that you always chew with the side of your mouth that doesn\u2019t include the loose tooth. You\u2019ll need to stay away from foods that could potentially make the problem worse; that means sticky foods like taffy, chewy foods like raisins, and hard foods like apples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Keep Your Mouth Clean, But Don\u2019t Brush or Floss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Maintaining good oral hygiene is always important, but you can\u2019t risk brushing or flossing around a loose tooth. Instead, take some warm water and swish it around in your mouth. Not only does this help reduce bacterial buildup, but it also removes any potentially harmful particles that might be around the tooth in question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Get Treated as Promptly as You Can<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you get to your emergency appointment on time so that you can be treated as soon as possible. In many cases, loose teeth are treated with a dental splint that holds them in place so that the roots can heal and reattach to the socket. That said, your dentist might have to remove your tooth if it has been too badly damaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a loose tooth as an adult can be alarming, but it\u2019s a situation that you can manage as long as you remain calm and act quickly. If you\u2019d like further advice on how to take care of your mouth during a dental emergency, let your dentist know at your next appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At Kraft &amp; Schrott Dental Associates in Boston, our highly trained specialists work together to bring high-quality care to patients of all ages. We offer same-day appointments for patients with dental emergencies; if you have a loose tooth, you can count on us to either save it or safely extract it. To schedule an appointment with us or learn more about our emergency services, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boston-dentist.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call (617) 227-4924.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a child, having a loose tooth is nothing to be worried about. But as an adult, it\u2019s a major issue that you can\u2019t afford to ignore. Permanent teeth aren\u2019t supposed to come loose, but they might if you take a blow to your face or suffer from untreated gum disease. 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