what can be done for a tooth that is loose ?
Quick Answer. For an injured, slightly loose tooth, eat soft foods and avoid chewing with the tooth for several days while it tightens on its own, explains Plaza Drive Dentistry. A tooth splint helps tighten a tooth that does not heal by itself, notes Advanced Dental Care of Austin. Continue Reading.
The approach to treatment of loose teeth is both biologic and mechanical. The biological approach involves treatment of the gum disease that must be addressed first to provide an environment in which the periodontal attachment can heal.