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Can Braces Make My Teeth Loose and Fall Out?

Braces can cause discomfort, pain or loosening of your teeth. This could lead to you feeling anxious after a few days. It is possible to wonder if can braces make my teeth loose and fall out??

Braces shouldn’t cause your tooth to become weaker, looser, or fall out. As long as you are treated by an expert orthodontist. After braces have been tightened, your teeth may feel looser for 2-3 days. This is normal. Braces can weaken or cause permanent tooth loss if you have poor periodontal health or if it is not implemented properly.

WHY CAN BRACES CAUSE YOUR TEETH TO FEEL WEAK, LOOSEN, OR FALL OUT?

Braces can cause your teeth to feel loose. For the first 2 to 3 day after braces have been tightened, it is normal for your teeth to feel slightly loose. This does not mean that your tooth will be permanently loosen. It is not something to be concerned about.

It is caused by the movement your tooth makes and any changes in tooth-supporting structures.

Braces are placed on your teeth, and gentle force is applied in order to move them in the right place. Braces will feel pressure on your teeth when they are tightened. Different reactions and changes take place in bone and periodontal tissues during this process.

Your tooth won’t fall out if it isn’t fixed in the bone.

Your teeth can become loose and move along the bone or periodontal tissue. This helps in tooth movement.

Braces can cause a tooth to feel a little loose. It won’t last for very long.

Keep in mind, however, that your orthodontist might tighten your braces every 3-4 weeks during your treatment.

Fear can also be caused by feeling fearful of pain or pressure , or discomfort, after braces are placed.

This is normal. Tooth-supporting structures such as bones and periodontal tissues feel stress when a force or pressure are applied to a tooth.

In the beginning, you may feel some pain. Gradually, the pain will subside.

What do you need to worry about? Are braces able to make the tooth loose?

Excessive consumption of any item is bad for your health. The same applies to orthodontic treatment using braces.

Excessive force can cause your teeth to break. You should consult a qualified orthodontist to avoid this. You should be happy to get the treatment.

There are problems with certain conditions, such as periodontal disease. Braces can cause loosening of the teeth and even loss if your periodontal health has declined.

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WHAT HAPPENS IF YOUR BRACES ARE BROKEN?

You shouldn’t let this happen as braces treatment requires regular visits to your orthodontist. Your treatment will be monitored by your orthodontist and planned accordingly.

He or she will examine your oral and periodontal health well before recommending a treatment plan. He or she will let you know if any other procedures are required before braces.

If you have poor periodontal health, it is unlikely that an orthodontist would place braces on your tooth.

However, teeth may need to be removed in order to treat your condition.

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ARE BRACES A WEAKENING OF TEETH ROOTS AND PULP?

As we have discussed, tooth roots can become weaker due to poor periodontal health, excess orthodontic force and bad oral hygiene.

An excessive force can cause root damage , or root absorption . Your teeth are unable to withstand this stress. This situation causes the root structure to become damaged and becomes shorter. This is known as tooth mobility or loosening.

Excessive force can also damage the pulp (inner tissue) and blood supply to your tooth. This means that you have a dead pulp. This could lead to tooth loss.

These problems can be avoided if optimal orthodontic force is used properly and a follow the instructions of your orthodontist.

Braces and Invisalign do not cause teeth to become weaker, looser, or fall out in healthy people.

Braces can be a good option for those with poor periodontal health.

Excessive force in orthodontic treatment with Invisalign or braces can cause severe damage to the root and pulp of teeth as well as the supporting bones. This can cause tooth movement or fallout.

However, this shouldn’t worry if you get treatment from an experienced orthodontist.

You should ensure that you maintain good oral hygiene while wearing braces or Invisalign. You might end up with a weak periodontal health and a loose tooth.

For any loosening problems or other issues, consult your orthodontist. Each case may be different.

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