when i hold it to see if it moves it moves!OMG O.O!What can i do?!
2006-12-01 12:51:38 · 9 answers · asked by 사과 3 in Health ➔ Dental
I'm a dentist.
The answer to your question is that it depends. How much does it move? Is it barely noticeable, or does it sway a millimeter or more in each direction?
Our teeth are not anchored directly into our bone. They have a ligament supporting them called the "periodontal ligament", which serves two purposes: it acts as a cushion for the teeth and bone, and it also contains sensory nerves that sense the amount of pressure being applied to your teeth (which is why your brain almost instinctively knows to bite hard when eating beef jerky and bite softly when eating marshmallows). This periodontal ligament, when healthy, allows our teeth to move just slightly. You really have to look close to see it.
If your teeth are moving significantly, then something is wrong. You need to see your doctor.
2006-12-01 19:23:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your dentist if it doesn't tighten up. Sometimes a tooth might loosen slightly, I've had this happen many times over the years...but it's only a very very slight movement and it tightens up again later on.
2006-12-01 16:39:33 · answer #2 · answered by Indigo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get to a dentist immediately you might have a gum disease that causes teeth to fall out. you need an emergency appointment. do not eat anything solid and rinse with salty warm water every 1/2 hr.
2006-12-01 12:57:43 · answer #3 · answered by Mars 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really should see a doctor. Don't be wiggling it, don't eat on it and it may tighten back up. Your gums may be receding from the tooth.
See a dentist. Good luck. Pops
2006-12-01 12:53:45 · answer #4 · answered by Pops 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are suppose to move just a little but if they move a lot then it might be a problem. the joint your tooth is in is called a gomphosis joint and it is a fibrous joint and they will move slightly.
2006-12-01 13:01:02 · answer #5 · answered by Curly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See a dentist.
2006-12-01 12:53:08 · answer #6 · answered by Toms777 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop wiggling it and go see a dentist!
2006-12-01 12:52:54 · answer #7 · answered by Meg 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you also know that if you move that flap of skin over your eyes it too moves....lol....nice question...have a good one. I am just kidding.
2006-12-01 12:53:48 · answer #8 · answered by EternalBlueMemory 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the dentist
2006-12-01 12:53:44 · answer #9 · answered by Tameka D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋