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I hit my front tooth, it's aligned but loose, got x-ray, dentist said to wait 6weeks before he will know anything, will it tighten on it's own?
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Loose tooth: Hitting the tooth and loosening it is not uncommon. Generally if allowed to stay in position and without further trauma you should be fine. Follow-up with your dentist and do as instructed. Remember the front teeth are incisors and designed to bite off things. This is something you should avoid for now. Let it rest
Answered 12/10/2022
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Subluxation: Dental subluxation is a trauma to the tooth in which the tooth has increased mobility, but was not displaced. The good news no treatment is necessary in most cases. A flexible splint to stabilize the tooth for 2 weeks is used. Follow up appointment in 4-6 weeks for reevaluation, vitality test and x-rays. Rec. Soft food and good oral hygiene. Good luck.
Answered 12/10/2022
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