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I had a bone graft done a week ago. My tooth beside where my implant will be is loose. Is this normal?

June 7, 2018
Asked By:jblisard in Alameda, CA

Since I have been eating soft food, I have not noticed it. But now that I’m able to eat more food with comfort I noticed it. I even wiggles it to make sure I wasn’t imagining it. Is it normal for my tooth to be loose? With it be ok?

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Answer: Loose tooth

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