{"id":214,"date":"2023-02-09T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-09T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.moultondentistry.com\/blog\/?p=214"},"modified":"2024-09-12T13:13:17","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T13:13:17","slug":"what-to-do-if-you-have-a-loose-tooth-as-an-adult","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.moultondentistry.com\/blog\/2023\/02\/09\/what-to-do-if-you-have-a-loose-tooth-as-an-adult\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do if You Have a Loose Tooth as an Adult"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As adults, people tend to expect most of their tooth loss to be in the past or, perhaps, far in the future. However, tooth loss can happen to people of all ages for a wide variety of reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re an adult and you notice your tooth is loose, you might be so panicked that you don\u2019t know what to do. Here\u2019s a guide to the steps you should take if you notice an adult tooth feels loose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Call Your Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first and most important thing to do is to call your dentist. Usually, an adult tooth coming loose is a sign of either injury or an underlying oral health problem. In either case, you should tell your dentist so that they can schedule an emergency appointment<\/a>. If you act quickly, your dentist could potentially save the tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Protect the Tooth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While your dentist will be happy to get you a same-day emergency appointment, they probably won\u2019t be able to see you immediately, meaning that you\u2019ll have to keep your tooth in place for a few hours. You shouldn\u2019t try to remove the tooth if it hasn\u2019t come out on its own\u2014this will likely do damage to your teeth and gums. In the same vein, you should also avoid wiggling or playing with your loose tooth until you can see your dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Stay Clean<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You should also make it a point to keep your mouth clean. A loose tooth often exposes the area underneath the gums, which makes you more susceptible to infection. However, it\u2019s also important to avoid brushing and flossing around the loose tooth; instead, swish around with warm water or a gentle antibacterial mouthwash that can disinfect the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Avoid Problem Foods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Finally, if you need to eat something before you see your dentist, you should be careful about what it is and how you eat it. Avoid anything excessively sticky, chewy, or that could otherwise put undue pressure on your loose tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feeling a tooth loosen is definitely unnerving, but so long as you\u2019re careful, your dentist should be able to help you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Moulton Dentistry of Hoover, we work hard to ensure that every patient, no matter which situation they\u2019re in, gets the one-on-one attention that they rightfully deserve. We are happy to offer same-day emergency appointments, and sedation options during your visit so that you can stay as comfortable as possible while getting the treatment you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have any questions about loose teeth, we can be reached at our website<\/a> or by phone at (205) 988-3360.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As adults, people tend to expect most of their tooth loss to be in the past or, perhaps, far in the future. However, tooth loss can happen to people of all ages for a wide variety of reasons. If you\u2019re an adult and you notice your tooth is loose, you might be so panicked that […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nDealing With A Loose Tooth As An Adult | Moulton Dentistry<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Children lose teeth all the time, but adults with loose teeth may be a little more worried. 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