I Have One Back Tooth That is Loose. I Suspect Bone Disease. If I Have It Removed, Will my Other Teeth Space Out? If So How Soon

August 31, 2012
Asked By:UnoU1it

Several years ago I was told I had minor bone loss in my lower back jaw. The pain went away with increased dental regimen. However, recently I have noticed the tooth becoming looser. I am guessing the dentist will suggest that I remove the tooth. Will this cause my other teeth to space out and will the missing tooth affect my overall bite? It is the very last tooth next to the wisdom tooth I had removed as a teen. Do I HAVE to visit a periodontist?

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May 14, 2014

Answer: I Have One Back Tooth That is Loose. I Suspect Bone Disease. If I Have It Removed, Will my Other Teeth Space Out? If So How Soon

May 14, 2014

Answer: I Have One Back Tooth That is Loose. I Suspect Bone Disease. If I Have It Removed, Will my Other Teeth Space Out? If So How Soon

May 30, 2013

Answer: Do I have to see a periodontist?

May 30, 2013

Answer: Do I have to see a periodontist?

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