What to do with a loose tooth, when the permanent tooth is already showing behind it?
535430
The first set of teeth are called the "milk teeth". The permanent teeth come in behind the milk teeth. This is called the mixed dentition stage. With pressure from the permanent tooth, the root of the milk tooth gets dissolved / eaten away, and the milk tooth then falls to make way for the permanent tooth. \n\nIf the permanent tooth is placed too far away, it will erupt even without the predecessor falling, as there is no obstruction, and then we see double teeth, a new tooth behind or by the side of the old one. Such a situation should not be allowed to remain for long, say more than a couple of weeks. Timely removal of the milk tooth in such a case will allow the permanent tooth to take its rightful place.
848262
Bring the tooth to a local museum or college.\n\nThey should be able to help you identify the tooth.
1040304
The tooth is basically encased in bone. They usually cut away the "roof" of bone and a little bit around the tooth to get it out. The hole that is left over usually fills back in with bone and shouldn't cause any problems.
752038
You should go see your dentist asap.  I used to be a dental assistant and there are illnesses in the gums that can be treated.  Infections that you may not even know are there.  If you wait and don't find out what it is, the sockets can become looser and you could risk losing your teeth.
6544
By using previously existing toothpicks
721979
If your pharmacy doesn't have temporary dental cement, try a little petroleum jelly (Vaseline). It may hold it in place until you can get to the dentist.\n\nBTW, it shouldn't cost you anything to have your dentist re-attached the crown unless it's one he/she didn't do.
1034960
I broke my tooth a while back on a mcdonalds french fry... nice huh, anyways i didnt do anything i did get some wax for your mouth that helps it from cutting your tongue or gums, but they do have temp fillings at like walmart that will get you by until you go to the dentist but you really should talk with them alot of times if you put the busted part in your own spit or in milk (dont rinse it) they can usually put it back on....... good luck!
360940
That's a dead tooth, you need to see your dentist. The tooth will probably have to be removed and replaced.
48469
When you have a healthy bite, you can clench your teeth such that the front teeth miss each other but the molars contact each other (tooth contact).  If one tooth is too short, the opposing tooth will grow out to close the space between them.  If a tooth is lost and not replaced, the opposite tooth may grow out without resistance and the teeth on either side of the missing tooth may tilt sideways to fill the gap, potentially ruining the alignment and proper bite.  This could lead to further tooth loss and should be seen by a dentist to get sound advice.
797435
You can't keep them from falling out. If there are no permanent teeth to push them out you could keep them for many years.Primary teeth typically get root resorption so that there ultimately isn't any root in the bone to hold them in. Dental insurance usually won't cover congenital problems so that really won't help you. When you do get insurance you could look into implants or a bridge to replace them. Don't worry about it there isn't much you can do.
1813
Was it a toy truck? how could that work out, exactly? If your tooth is a front tooth (Which I'm guessing it is) it isn't as strong as a molar. If it is a permanent tooth, you'd better hope it doesn't fall out. It probably won't though, unless its super wiggly.
418908
The nerve inside has died.  Bacteria are growing on the inside and dying, this is the gray, which will go more black.\n\nI had this on one of my front teeth. The tooth is fine, and shouldn't fall out.  You can get it whitened back up. They scratch of the back of the tooth, clean it up, then put a material on to cover the hole.
366080
You loose 20 teeth. You will loose two primary (baby) molars on each side, you got them at age 2 and 6. Many people think they are permanent but arent. If you are concerned, call your dentist, ask them to look at your chart (if you have been in for regular check ups) and see if you have any baby teeth. How old are you? This would help me. Good luck. If you are under 30, I would say they most likely are not loose due to periodontal disease. If you are under 15, they are most likely those baby teeth I formerly described. Do you have teeth behind theese? How far behind your canine (eye teeth are they) you loose your front four, your canines and two teeth directly behind your canines. Look and the mirror and count. How many molars does it look like you have. You should only have more than two permanent molars in each quad (upper right/upper left, Lower right/Lower Left) if you have your wisdom teeth. Hope this helps. Can you take a digital pict and send it to me? I could telll just by that. Good Luck
52028
Yes, But it depends on the problem, if you are trying to make spaces between your teeth come together, a retainer is a option, or porcelin vaneers bonded over you teeth will make them appear strait or close them together.
990925
well teeth dont regrow\nbut it can be an extra tooth..in medical terms its called a supernumerary tooth\nif its not bothering u then u can leave it as such provided it doesn't interfere wid other teeth in the arch
975972
its called ure frenum and i would be surpised if it JUST fell out, i would suggest seeing the dentist,
621236
There's sometimes a natural small space in the back of your mouth. It normally goes away pretty soon. Retainers (unless they're specially made) won't do anything.