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I have braces and one tooth hurts significantly more, could I lose my tooth?

braceface12345Aug 19, 2018
If I bite down one of my front teeth hurts and when I look in the mirror and bite down I can see the tooth goes down I have had braces for almost 2 weeks, should I go and see my orthodontist and is there a risk I might loose my tooth. 

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Dr. Zak Kara, BDS, DPDS
Specialist Registered Dentist
Answered on Aug 30, 2018
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