When will an adult tooth stop being wobbly and stay in one place?

Need to see dentist: A tooth that is loose will not ttighten up on its own. Is this tooth loose from trauma? Or has it been a long time since you have seen a dentist. Now is the time to see a dentist and find out if your loose tooth can be treated or not. A dentist will discuss your treatment needs and options with you.

Weebles wobble: Teeth aren't supposed to. If an adult tooth is wobbling there is a reason for it that is usually not good but not always a bad thing. See your dentist to get to the bottom of the wobble as it will not tighten up on its own.

Loose wobbly tooth: Teeth are not supposed to be loose, and will rarely tighten up on their own. Possibilities are bone loss, a fractured tooth, infection, trauma (possibly from teeth grinding). Each of these needs to be treated by a dentist or they will get worse leading to tooth loss. Call your dentist for an examination, diagnosis and treatment.

Wobbly tooth: If your age is truly 45 and you have a loose adult tooth, something is wrong and only a dentist can determine what it is and what treatment is required. It could be a bite problem, bruxism, parafunctinal habit, periodontal (gum) problem, infection, root fracture or something else. If it's a newly erupted tooth, it just takes some time as the root fully forms stabilizing the tooth. See a dentist.