How To Fix A Loose Tooth?

Avoid wiggling or touching the loose tooth

Eat soft foods and chew on the opposite side

Brush gently with a soft-bristled toothbrush

Floss carefully around the tooth

Rinse with warm salt water

Avoid hard, sticky, or crunchy foods

Use over-the-counter pain relief if needed and safe for you

See a dentist as soon as possible

Get urgent dental care if there is pain, swelling, bleeding, or trauma

Follow the dentist’s treatment plan, which may include splinting, cleaning, or extraction

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