i have a loose tooth but i don't know if it's a baby tooth or a permanent tooth. What should I do? (photo)

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the loose tooth was just a bit loose before but it became more loose just today so i'm a bit scared. i don't want to have a blank space among my teeth and i'm a student in her 20s so money is quite a problem for me.

Dennis Norkiewicz, DDS · Answer

Looks to me like a baby tooth.  Get to a dentist immediately to get an xray.  If it is a baby tooth and is going to fall out then the cheapest fix is to remove it and bond the removed tooth to the adjacent teeth.  That should work for 5-10 years until you can afford a dental implant.

Navid Zamani, DMD · Answer

HI, thanks for sending your question. You should visit a dentist in your area for a proper evaluation of the tooth in order to advise you of the cause of the loose tooth. All the best.

Gina Franco, DDS - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello, 
Without a panoramic xray I can't determine for sure just with this pictures if the tooth is a baby tooth, but it certainly looks like one, although at your age it is unlikely. Your gums seem very inflamed, perhaps you have a gingivitis or periodontitis that is affecting the sustain of that tooth. Please consult your dentist. Check if you have an insurance that can help you. 
Good luck. 
Dr. Franco

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