Why do teeth become dislodged?
Teeth can come loose in two ways. They might feel wobbly in the jaw, or get knocked deeper into the gum by a blow. The second option often looks worse and hurts more, but emergency dentists often treat them in the same way.
If your loose tooth is due to a head injury and you’re feeling disoriented or lost consciousness, you should go straight to hospital. You may have concussion, which will need medical attention.
Although it may be tempting to pull a loose tooth out, it’s important to leave it in place for as long as possible. Wiggling the tooth or pushing it back and forth with the tongue could make it become looser and increasingly difficult to treat.
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