Loose Teeth

When a loose tooth is a normal, treatable finding — and when it signals something more serious.

A loose tooth in an adult is a distinct issue from sensitivity — it points to changes in the supporting bone or ligament rather than exposed dentin, and it's not something to treat with a desensitizing toothpaste. These guides explain when tooth mobility is a normal, treatable finding and when it signals something more serious.

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