10/16/2026
Your teeth are supposed to move a tiny amount. The key word is tiny.
Teeth are supported by tissues that naturally allow for a small degree of movement. When a tooth begins feeling noticeably loose, however, it deserves attention.
Changes in mobility can be associated with loss of supporting bone, inflammation, bite forces, or other factors that need to be evaluated before deciding what comes next.
A loose tooth does not automatically tell us the solution. It tells us that we need to figure out the reason.