“Can braces tighten loose teeth?”
I am a 22 year old male. I wonder if braces can tighten loose teeth?
13 Answers
That is a great question, but it all depends on the reason for the teeth being loose.. if it is due to gum disease, then it is not likely. If it is due to a bad bite or chewing pattern then it is possible. A comprehensive dental evaluation would be best prior to starting braces to help prevent you from tooth loss during braces.
They can stabilize them.
Braces straighten teeth and help with your bite. Periodontally affected teeth, bone loss and recession are not treated with braces. If a tooth is loose it usually means there are bone loss and weak gums. Hence NOT a candidate for braces. Braces move teeth through bone so your foundation, bone, and gums need to be strong. If the tooth is already loose, you risk losing the tooth during braces.
Hope this makes sense.
Hope this makes sense.
Hendrik B. Lai
Dentist
If your teeth are loose due to gum disease braces will likely cause further deterioration.
The best answer to that question with out an examination is possibly. Teeth can be loose for different reasons, If it is loose because of too much force from other teeth braces might help. An exam by a dentist should be able to shed more light on this.
No, loose teeth are usually caused by bone loss and that cannot be reversed by braces. You need to see your dentist for possible periodontal disease treatment.
The only way braces would tighten your teeth would be if the looseness was due to the teeth hitting together incorrectly in the first place.
No. But why is the tooth loose? Most often, a tooth can become mobile when there is a lot of bone loss around it. But you are very young and usually that happens with age. If the tooth is loose due to trauma. then maybe it can be splinted to the adjacent teeth to make it tighter. Go to a dentist and find out why it is loose and what can be done about it.
Teeth become loose for a reason and a variety of reasons exist. All teeth have a slight amount of mobility because they are attached to the bone by tiny fibers which can stretch. A dentist can evaluate whether your mobility is normal and if not normal, what is causing the excessive mobility. Remember that an important part of prevention includes regular periodic exams and professional cleanings. You should visit a dentist and have an exam.
If I were you, I would see a dentist ASAP. Mobility of your teeth would be a real concern.
Yes, that is how the teeth are moved into new positions.
If you have loose teeth, you probably have GUM DISEASE. BEING 22, IT IS UNUSUAL FOR A PATIENT TO HAVE LOOSE TEETH. SEE A DENTIST. DEPENDING ON YOUR SITUATION, YOUR DENTIST MAY WANT TO CONTACT YOUR MEDICAL DOCTO.R. IF YOUR MEDICAL DOCTOR FINDS NOTHING AND YOUR DENTIST HAS YOU SEE AN ORAL SURGEON AND THERE ARE NO OTHER PROBLEMS. YOU CAN SEE A DENTIST WHO DOES THE LANAP PROCEDURE. ALL GUM DISEASE BACTERIA AND DISEASED TISSUE AND BONE ARE VAPORIZED. AS LONG AS YOU ARE HEALTHY AND FOLLOW THE DIET AND DON'T SMOKE YOU CAN REGROW YOUR BONE, TISSUE AND THE CEMENTUM THAT ATTACHES YOUR TISSUE TO YOUR TEETH. WHEN YOU SAY YOUR TEETH ARE LOOSE, MOVING, DO. YOU MEAN SLIGHTLY. There are different degrees of moving. WATCH WHAT YOU EAT. DON'T BITE INTO APPLES. LARGE SANDWICHES, CHEW ICE. MAYBE YOU'RE ALREADY DOING THIS.
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