my friend accidentally elbowed me in the mouth yesterday (!) and hit me on the lip, this morning i woke up and my tooth is a little wobbly - im only noticing it because im pushing it and it hurts - doesnt hurt otherwise though - im SO scared right now - does this mean it will fall out or will it get stronger again over time???
2006-09-22 05:11:01 · 14 answers · asked by Alfred B 1 in Health ➔ Dental
It will fall out in the end.
2006-09-22 05:11:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Two years ago, I tripped while hiking and fell hard on my face. My two front teeth took the full force of the impact. I broke both teeth and one of them was very wobbly and discolored (kind of grey). It hurt like h*ll. Stayed on the trip and couldn't get into the dentist for about 5-6 days.
I was terrified, too, but, long story short, after months, the tooth healed fine. The discoloration (due to bruising of the pulp) even went away.
If your teeth and gums are healthy to begin with, you're not likely to lose the tooth. It is worth a visit to the dentist for an x-ray so you can be sure the tooth isn't cracked; but even if it is, you'll probably need a crown, not an extraction (unless the root of the tooth is cracked).
Leave it alone, and be sure you don't bite, chew or tear with it, and the elastic fibers that hold the tooth in place should tighten. My dentist described it as not dissimilar to an ankle sprain type of injury.
2006-09-22 05:43:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could go either way.
However, please do not be surprised if it does NOT fall out but starts to go grey..this may mean that you disrupted the blood supply to the root and it is now dead...a usual occurrence when anyone has root canal treatment.
My daughter nearly knocked her front tooth out in an accident, in Accident and emergency it was suggested that they remove the tooth for her safety...I refused. over time it steadied and became very solid but it did go grey...
I would say leave well alone, keep up good mouth hygiene and see how it goes. If you develop severe pain or toothache go to the dentist..they can then help you further to save the tooth or offer advice on a cosmetic replacement.
2006-09-22 08:00:21 · answer #3 · answered by SALLY D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will most likely stiffen back up.. it's not that uncommon in younger people for adult teeth to be a little lose.. just don't mess with it, leave it alone.. or you will make it worse... now on the other hand.. it might be good to go to the dentist because the tooth could be more than lose, you might have damaged the roots .. i didn't go when one of my teeth was lose from getting hit.. and although it's still there, and has mostly healed now (4 years later) it still goes numb from time to time :(
2006-09-22 05:14:01 · answer #4 · answered by pip 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that you need to see a dentist and have that tooth pulled out. This tooth will not heal itself. When a tooth is loose, it needs to be removed. It's better to have professional help than waiting for it to fall out.
2006-09-22 05:15:44 · answer #5 · answered by Mrs Apple 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming it's a permanent, adult tooth, not a "milk tooth", it will definitely right itself, don't worry, this is quite common, but don't keep wobbling it around, leave it alone, don't chew on it for a while. See your dentist anyway.
2006-09-22 05:20:50 · answer #6 · answered by Sangmo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the dentist the roots could be broken and will fall out you need an x ray
2006-09-22 05:12:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2014-07-19 00:45:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this is the only pain you are having, leave the tooth alone, and it should tighten back up.
2006-09-22 05:42:02 · answer #9 · answered by shortfrog 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consult a dentist
2006-09-22 05:12:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋