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Will a retainer hold my loose tooth?
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Retainer: A retainer is used to hold teeth in place following orthodontic treatment. Is your tooth loose following ortho care? If the tooth is loose, it may have periodontal problems, and for that you will need to see a periodontist. A retainer for this purpose is not indicated.
Answered 8/29/2013
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Yes but: The tooth may or may not tighten depending upon what caused the looseness in the 1st place. If the looseness is from trauma then it should tighten and the retainer should be removed after a short period of time. If the looseness is from gum disease then there will be no change in the tightness. Check with your dentist.
Answered 3/18/2015
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