{"id":178,"date":"2024-08-30T16:08:19","date_gmt":"2024-08-30T16:08:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whitepeakdental.com\/blog\/?p=178"},"modified":"2024-10-01T20:21:17","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T20:21:17","slug":"what-to-do-if-your-adult-tooth-is-loose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whitepeakdental.com\/blog\/what-to-do-if-your-adult-tooth-is-loose\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do if Your Adult Tooth is Loose"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Loose teeth are a childhood rite of passage. Who can forget the excitement of waiting for the tooth fairy and showing off that gaping grin the next day? But when your tooth becomes loose as an adult, that joy is replaced with fear, and rightfully so. After all, once you get your adult teeth, you don\u2019t get a backup set. So, what can you do if one of yours suddenly feels wiggly? Here are some important next steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Step One: Don\u2019t Panic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are many reasons your permanent tooth might feel loose suddenly. While some of them may be no cause for concern, others may require an emergency trip to the dentist. Thus, the first thing you should do if you notice any movement is to contact your dentist as soon as possible for further instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step Two: Be Careful<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While you\u2019re waiting to be seen by your dentist, take care of your loose tooth by doing (or not doing) the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n