{"id":2275,"date":"2023-12-10T20:45:42","date_gmt":"2023-12-11T02:45:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/?p=2275"},"modified":"2023-12-10T20:45:42","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T02:45:42","slug":"too-late-save-loose-tooth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/too-late-save-loose-tooth\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Too Late to Save My Loose Tooth?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Is it too late to save my loose tooth? I tripped over a cement parking space block and fell face forward last Thursday, and now I feel my left front tooth is loose. I chipped two other teeth, but they do not hurt. I was flossing two nights ago and thought the tooth was loose, but now, I am sure. My regular dentist is almost 45 minutes away, but I have not seen him in three years. Should I see an emergency dentist for this, or can I schedule an appointment with my regular dentist to be referred to an oral surgeon? \u2013 Thank you. Tamra from Athens, GA<\/p>\n<p>Tamra,<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for your question.<\/p>\n<p>If your tooth is loose, you have a dental emergency. It is best to see your dentist or find a nearby experienced dentist who takes emergency cases if the distance is a problem.<\/p>\n<h2>What Is the Treatment for a Loose Tooth?<\/h2>\n<p>Treatment for a loose tooth depends on its condition and location. Before treating a loose tooth, your dentist will examine and x-ray it. Treatment options may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Splinting or bonding. A dentist can stabilize the tooth by splinting or bonding it to adjacent teeth. Splinting or bonding will help tooth ligaments heal on their own.<\/li>\n<li>Root canal therapy. A dentist will also check your tooth for internal damage. If the tooth pulp is affected, you will need root canal treatment to remove the dying tooth pulp after the ligaments heal. Root canal treatment will prevent infection and further problems with the tooth. The dentist will protect your tooth with a dental crown. The American Association of Endodontists confirms that a loose tooth likely needs root canal treatment, which a dentist or endodontist should complete <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/patients\/dental-symptoms\/traumatic-dental-injuries\/\">within a few days of tooth trauma<\/a>.\n<p><div id=\"attachment_2030\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2030\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2030\" src=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/dental-implant-metairie-la.jpg\" alt=\"Dental implant with crown, abutment, and implant screw identified\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/dental-implant-metairie-la.jpg 400w, https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/dental-implant-metairie-la-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/dental-implant-metairie-la-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2030\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a0See a dentist promptly for a loose tooth and to prevent the need for an extraction and dental implant.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li>Dental implant. You will only need a <a href=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/new-orleans-dental-implants.html\">dental implant for an unsavable tooth<\/a>. Before agreeing to an extraction, you can get a second opinion from an endodontist (root canal specialist).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Until you see your dentist, take these precautions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid chewing on the damaged tooth.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid touching or wiggling it.<\/li>\n<li>Do not floss near it.<\/li>\n<li>Eat soft food.<\/li>\n<li>Take anti-inflammatory medication to reduce swelling and promote healing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Healing will take a few weeks if your tooth ligaments are mildly damaged. More extensive damage can take months. You will have periodic checkups to ensure the healing is progressing well. Closely follow your dentist\u2019s instructions for caring for your tooth after the dentist stabilizes. In time, you can decide if you want your dentist to <a href=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/new-orleans-tooth-bonding.html\">apply dental bonding<\/a> to fill the spaces for your two chipped teeth.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\">Metairie, Louisiana, cosmetic dentist<\/a> Dr. Duane Delaune sponsors this post.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is it too late to save my loose tooth? I tripped over a cement parking space block and fell face forward last Thursday, and now I feel my left front tooth is loose. I chipped two other teeth, but they do not hurt. I was flossing two nights ago and thought the tooth was loose, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":2030,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[40],"tags":[622,452,736,1513,1516,1514,1515],"class_list":{"0":"post-2275","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-dental-implants","8":"tag-chipped-teeth","9":"tag-dental-emergency","10":"tag-dental-implant","11":"tag-loose-tooth","12":"tag-loose-tooth-bonding","13":"tag-loose-tooth-root-canal","14":"tag-loose-tooth-split","15":"entry"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Is It Too Late to Save My Loose Tooth?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"See a dentist or endodontist promptly to save a loose tooth. 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