one of my top teeth have been hurting and it feels a little loose...what does that mean? would I have to have it pulled or something else to it? my parents say that my tooth might be hollow or have a really bad cavity and thats the reason why my tooth feels like its loose. I haven't been to the dentist yet b/c I have no insurance or money to pay for my visit. oh um...would grinding against that tooth make it even more loose? help me out please, I don't wanna have to have it pulled I mean I'm only 20 :(.
2007-01-25 06:31:27 · 5 answers · asked by Supernatural Fan 3 in Health ➔ Dental
First of all teeth are not rigidly fused to the bone so a very little movement under finger pressure is normal . Other than that here are the choices
1. tooth is dead with an abscess -would need root canal or extraction
2. tooth is broken -would need root canal and crown.
3. tooth is being knocked around in its socket during chewing ,nail biting ,or during sleep (bruxism) -would need a little grinding
4. tooth has lost its supporting tissues thru periodontal disease .-would need evaluation for splinting or extraction.
You need a dental exam at the very least -try public health service or a dental school you may have in area
2007-01-25 06:49:34 · answer #1 · answered by alanbp 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had braces, and the same thing happened to me. Your tooth is not going to come out. You will only feel that pain for a few days. Just don't mess with that tooth. And eat so soft foods and take an Advil if it continues hurting. I hoped this helped.
2016-03-14 23:49:47 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly I had that happen to me this morning ,and have had it many times before ,and as of now its already feeling better and my gums are starting to harden up agin making my tooth feel less loose .......I've done research on this type of occasion and read that ......lack of (vitimen c),will also cause that to happen ...what ever you do ,don't freakout like I did ....the just wait like 4to 5 hours.hope this can help
2015-12-29 05:43:01 · answer #3 · answered by will 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-06-29 13:01:56 · answer #4 · answered by Priscila 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something is wrong.
2007-01-25 07:09:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋