Loose Tooth (4)

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Posted by rubberesque on Sun 15 May 11, 4:52 PM to rubberesque's blog.

So I've had toothache for a week. Emergency appointment finally booked for tomorrow.

I've realised I have a loose tooth. This has never happened before obviously, so I am wondering what happens here? I clearly don't want the tooth pulled, I'm wondering if they can tighten it back in or what happens.

I don't want it pulled out but is that really the only option?

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15 May 11, 5:02 PM Der_Morgenstern UK(LA), 7 yrs	From my experience, dentists will do what they can to save teeth rather than removing them. If you've had bad toothache it could be an abscess under the tooth causing the pain and pushing it out, once the abscess is treated the tooth should return to normal. "We're all living in a freakshow Man, it's called life. Buy a ticket and enjoy the ride." Foamy The Squirrel
15 May 11, 5:02 PM Amante_Velora UK(SW), 22 mths	How loose is it? *Disclaimer: I accept no liability for the content of this post, or for the consequences of any misconstruction taken on the basis of the information provided, unless that information is subsequently confirmed in writing. Please do not ask for credit as a punch in the mouth will often offend*
15 May 11, 5:10 PM rubberesque UK(W), 5 yrs	It's a little wobbly, I don't know how to gauge how loose it is. What scale would I use? Last time I had a tooth pulled it was stuck in place and was a wisdom tooth when I was in my late teens/early 20s. I know the toothache started last weekend after some epic tooth grinding/clenching due to just frustration/anger during a course I was on. My gum's been bleeding and is generally incredibly sore, painful to the touch. Brushing my teeth has been almost impossible this last week and rinsing with salt water earlier this week was really nice. The trouble is the more it hurts the more I realise I'm clenching my teeth. I no longer have my night guard, I threw it away a few years ago after I realised I'd stopped grinding my teeth at night for some years. Ugh! Stupid mistake, I know but hindsight is a wonderful thing! Anyway, thanks for the information. I'm hoping it can be saved! sigh I'm a woman! We don't say what we WANT! But we reserve the right to get pissed off if we don't get it. That's what makes us so fascinating! And not a little bit scary. Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
16 May 11, 8:56 AM Shypeachybottom UK, 20 mths	Sounds very painful! If the tooth can be saved your dentist will do his/her best to do that. If there is an infection - which sounds like a distinct possibility, it needs to be treated Hope it goes well x There's a somebody i'm longing to see, i hope that he turns out to be, someone to watch over me i'm a little lamb who's lost in the wood, i know i could always be good, to one who'll watch over me (Ella Fitzgerald)