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Loose Teeth / Tooth Mobility - Frequently Asked Questions

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Krishanga, BDS on Sep 09, 2023


Frequently Asked Questions About Loose Teeth

1. Which doctor should I see if I have loose teeth?

You should see a dentist who have specialized in Periodontics or Oral and maxillofacial surgery.

2. What level of tooth mobility can be stabilized?

Stabilization of tooth is only required if the mobility is greater than 2 mm. Also teeth loosened due to trauma have a better chance of success than teeth loosened due to infection.

3. Is splinting painful?

This procedure is normally done under local anesthesia; hence pain will not be a problem.

4. What is wisdom tooth?

Wisdom teeth are the third or final set of molars people get in their teen years. Partial eruption of wisdom teeth allows an opening for bacterial infection and thereby results in pain, swelling, jaw stiffness.

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