My ortho said some movement is normal as long as it’s not getting worse or paired with pain that doesn’t go away.
I wish I could just relax about that, but honestly, the “normal” part has me second-guessing everything. Like, how much movement is too much? Mine felt loose enough that I was convinced I’d wake up toothless. Maybe I’m just overly anxious, but I had a molar that wobbled for months and it freaked me out daily. The ortho kept saying it’d settle, but I almost wish they’d been more proactive. Anyone else feel like they’re missing something obvious?
Man, I totally get that anxious feeling. When my front tooth started wiggling after braces, I was convinced it’d just pop out during breakfast. Turns out, a little mobility is part of the “remodeling” process—sounds fancy, but it’s basically your teeth adjusting. Still freaked me out, though. If it’s not hurting or getting worse, you’re probably fine... but yeah, easier said than done not to worry.
Yeah, I remember freaking out when my teeth felt loose after getting my braces off. My ortho said it’s totally normal for them to feel a bit wobbly at first—your gums and bone are just catching up. As long as it’s not painful or getting worse, it usually settles down. Still, that weird sensation is hard to ignore... I kept poking at mine with my tongue for weeks.
I get what your ortho said, but I do think it’s worth keeping an eye on it. When mine felt loose after braces, it mostly settled down, but one tooth stayed wobbly longer than the rest. Turned out I needed a little extra follow-up. Sometimes it’s nothing, but sometimes it’s good to double-check, especially if things don’t start to firm up after a while. That odd feeling really does mess with your head, though...
That odd feeling really does mess with your head, though...
Totally get this—drives me nuts every time. Did your ortho say how long “a while” actually is? I keep poking at mine and wondering if I’m making it worse by checking. Anyone else paranoid they’ll wiggle it right out?
