{"id":136,"date":"2025-08-13T22:37:23","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T22:37:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.care32dentalfortworth.com\/blog\/?p=136"},"modified":"2025-09-04T22:39:07","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T22:39:07","slug":"adult-tooth-comes-loose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.care32dentalfortworth.com\/blog\/adult-tooth-comes-loose\/","title":{"rendered":"My Permanent Tooth Is Loose; What Should I Do?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care32dentalfortworth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image001y.jpg\" alt=\"Lady with oral pain looks to dentist\" class=\"wp-image-137\" style=\"width:350px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.care32dentalfortworth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image001y.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.care32dentalfortworth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image001y-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.care32dentalfortworth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image001y-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Most people\u2019s adult teeth can last for a lifetime if they receive excellent care, and it\u2019s not normal for one or more of them to be moving around easily in their sockets. A loose permanent tooth is a dental emergency that requires immediate care from a qualified dentist, so it\u2019s important to act quickly if any of your pearly whites are not secure in your gum tissue. Here\u2019s a brief guide to what you should do to prevent further damage until your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.care32dentalfortworth.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">emergency dentist\u2019s appointment<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Do Permanent Teeth Become Loose?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Permanent teeth can loosen due to a variety of factors such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Poor oral hygiene.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced gum disease.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oral injuries caused by falls or blows to the face.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poor chewing habits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Age.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certain genetic conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In many cases, oral injuries that may loosen permanent teeth can be prevented by wearing a customized nightguard or athletic mouthguard from your dentist\u2019s office. These devices will be crafted from high-quality materials to deliver the most superior protection possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Should I Do if My Permanent Tooth Is Loose?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you discover that your permanent tooth or dental implant is loose, avoid touching or probing at it with your tongue, fingers, or any tools. Call your emergency dentist as soon as possible to schedule an appointment and receive instructions as to how to keep your tooth in the best possible shape until then. While you\u2019ll be able to clean your mouth by rinsing with warm saltwater, it\u2019s probably best to refrain from brushing or flossing until the tooth has been evaluated by a qualified dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can My Dentist Help?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s always best to preserve a natural tooth if possible, and your dentist is trained and equipped to treat a loose pearly white so that it can reintegrate with the bone and gum tissue. However, a tooth that cannot be saved will have to be extracted to prevent infections and replaced with a suitable restoration such as a bridge, denture, or dental implant. Your dentist will be happy to discuss your replacement options with you before the extraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Loose permanent teeth are common health problems that dentists frequently and effectively treat. Consulting with your oral health professional can help you understand the best way to keep your smile strong, healthy, and complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Care 32 Dental of Fort Worth provides the finest oral health services in the area. With Drs. Krunal and Heliben Desai and Vasim Momin, the staff treats each patient with kindness, courtesy, and respect in a clean and welcoming office. Areas of expertise include general, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency dentistry. If your permanent tooth is loose, dial the office at <strong>(817) 741-1300<\/strong>. To learn more about emergency dental care, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.care32dentalfortworth.com\/contact.html\">contact the office online<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most people\u2019s adult teeth can last for a lifetime if they receive excellent care, and it\u2019s not normal for one or more of them to be moving around easily in their sockets. 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