Question 1

how can i tighten a tooth that is loose from bone loss?

Accepted Answer

Splinting: Periodontal splint.  Using wire in the lingual surface and bonded to the teeth with resin. Or using glass fibers instead of the wire.

Question 2

how can i tighten a tooth that is loose from bone loss caused by a periodontal abcess?

Accepted Answer

Loose tooth: Teeth that are loose as a result of periodontal disease may tighten up again once they are treated by periodontal therapy. This may involve deep cleaning, surgery, and splinting the teeth.
It mostly depends on the amount of bone loss.
What is most important is follow-up care with the periodontist, and by yourself at home.

Question 3

will a loose permenent tooth tighten up on its own?

Accepted Answer

Cause?: If loose because of trauma, perhaps.  If loose because of infection (abscess or gum disease), perhaps temporarily but only temporarily.  You can't fix loose permanent teeth yourself.  Gargling with crazy glue or tying them together won't work.  Please see your dentist asap.  'referral to a periodontist may be in order.

Question 4

my front tooth is also very loose. what can i do to tighten it or keep it from falling out?

Accepted Answer

Not much: See a dentist for an evaluation.   You may have severe gum disease which caused the tooth to be very loose.   Sometimes the crown of the tooth may be loose but the root is solid.   Have your dentist take a look.

Question 5

my tooth is loose! is there any way to tighten them?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Adjusting your bite may help if the bite is causing the problem. If the tooth is slightly loose it can be splinted to the neighboring teeth. If you have a lot of bone loss around the tooth, it will probably need an extraction.

Question 6

is it possible for a loose tooth to tighten up on its own?

Accepted Answer

That depends: That depends on why the tooth is loose.  If the tooth is recovering from a minor trauma then the answer is yes.  If youhave periodontal disease and bone loss around the tooth or if the tooth has had a major trauma then the answer is no.  No matter the cause loose permanent teeth should be examined by a dentist.

Question 7

will a loose tooth tighten up even if you don't do anything?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: A loose tooth is telling you something is wrong, something is not healthy.. Teeth that are healthy don't wobble. And unhealthy teeth and gums don't magically heal by themselves.

See a dentist in your town for a consult.

Question 8

my front permanet tooth is loose. is there anything i can do to tighten it?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Without more details it is hard to tell.  If the root is fractured or you have lost the bone supporting the tooth there is nothing to be done.  But if the tooth has been knocked loose it may tighten on it's own but should be followed and evaluated by a dentist.

Question 9

how long does it take a loose tooth caused by trauma to tighten?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Injured teeth may seem loose because they're cracked (split into 2pieces) and often require extraction.
If your dds said the tooth is intact, then soft diet and possibly having your dentist temporarily splint (attach the loose tooth to neighboring tight teeth) can aid in the tightening of your tooth.  Time is variable from a few weeks to several months.

Question 10

when a tooth is loose due to trauma, how long does it take for it to tighten up?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If the tooth is not  fractured it may take 2-6 wks to tighten up.

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My front tooth is also very loose. what can i do to tighten it or keep it from falling out?

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My tooth is loose! is there any way to tighten them?

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Is it possible for a loose tooth to tighten up on its own?

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Will a loose tooth tighten up even if you don't do anything?

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My front permanet tooth is loose. is there anything i can do to tighten it?

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