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Q: Loose teeth or gum disease?
asked by: aceofspades on September 28th, 2008
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Lately one of my teeth have been feeling a little weird.

A long time ago it felt a bit loose,but after a few days it would stop.

Recently this past summer,it started feeling loose again,though only when you put alot of pressure on it or if you try to suck it in.

A few other teeth have also started to feel that way but it's stopped since the summer.I read about it online and it may be related to a gum diease.

Anyway I have 1 tooth though,on the right of my two front teeth that I don't have a good feeling about.It just feels a bit weird from my other teeth.Every now and then,it gets a stiff feeling and feels like it's just out of place and what not.If try to suck it in,it feels a bit weird.

It isn't loose,but I am a bit worried about it.I've been brushing and flossing alot more often since I read up on this stuff.If i kinda stop brushing and flossing very very often,the problem comes back.

Anyone have an answer to this problem?
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replied on September 29th, 2008
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How old are you, Ace?
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aceofspades
replied on September 29th, 2008
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replied on September 29th, 2008
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I'd suggest that you go in for a dental cleaning...it might be time and then you can also have a set of xrays done on your teeth to make sure that there isn't more damage than you suspect. Dental cleaning should happen a minimum of twice a year.
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aceofspades
replied on September 29th, 2008
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Yeah i've been bugging my mom for the longest to take me at a cleanng...I haven't been since like 06 I believe...
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zigemyster
replied on September 29th, 2008
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Aceofspades,

Talk with your mom about taking you for a cleaning / checkup. If you have dental insurance this should be covered, preventive maintenance.

You need to be proactive as much as possible to take care of your health and it all begins with your teeth...the saying 'put your money where you mouth is'...this would be it. Smile.

~Zig
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aceofspades
replied on September 29th, 2008
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cleanings for me are free still until im 18 which will be next year.

i'll also ask the dentist about it.thought i'd just ask about it here first before i get there.

thanks for the help.
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