Re: Loose tooth. What are my chances of keeping it?

On Thu, 26 Oct 2006 14:43:29 GMT, Mark & Steven Bornfeld <bornfeldmung@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Recently I ate some peanuts and because of that, it turns out, my tooth
went loose today. It doesn't really hurt me (nerve is gone). I have an
appointment with a dentist tomorrow (I knew I had to do it sooner or later,
but I am quite busy. I know it is my fault).

My question is: what are my chances of keeping the tooth?

Thanks.

Mark





That depends on why the tooth is loose. If it suddenly loosened after
biting on something, it sounds like the root is fractured. Whether the
tooth can be saved depends on where on the root the fracture is. Most
of the time, it's bad news--which is why we recommend restoring
endodontically treated teeth promptly.

Steve


Could just be a coronal fracture too.

Without pix we are just guessin'
.

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