How loose does my adult tooth have to be before I get concerned?!
Question:
How loose does my adult tooth have to be before I get concerned?
I am 40 years old and I was hit in the mouth with a baseball. My tooth is slightly loose, and I wondered if loose adult teeth generally heal them selves.
Answers:
If it barely moves, you'll be fine in a couple of weeks. See your dentist anyway to find-out for sure.
If it moves freely, see your dentist immediately. He *may* be able to save the tooth.
In the absolute worst scenario, the tooth has been fractured, and the "live" part of the tooth may or may not have been damaged. In any case, you will likely end-up with a cap.
In the absolutely best case, you've suffered no more than a glancing blow that will heal in a few weeks. In this case, the bruise to the face, fat lip, and the eating funny for a couple of days are the worst of it.