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My permanent tooth feels loose please help!?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

This is an issue: Which needs to be addressed in person with a dentist who can take a history, do an exam and do any pertinent tests. Take care.

Answered 12/11/2013

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Call your dentist: Loose tooth means abscess, bone loss, trauma, or fracture. Please call your dentist for evaluation asap.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 12/11/2013

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