Just got braces -- and swear some of my teeth are now loose

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everywheredan@hotmail.com - 31 Jan 2005 23:23 GMT

I just got braces 10 days ago (I'm 25. Had them for 10 months when I
was 16, and now just getting them again in preparation for orthognathic
surgery in August).

Anyway, I swear that I can wiggle a few of my front teeth if I grasp
them with 2 fingers. Is this normal??? I'm especially concerned b/c
my orthodontist noticed moderate root resorption in my pre-ortho
x-rays, but said that it wasn't severe enough to reconsider putting
braces on...is loose teeth a normal reaction to getting braces on, and
will my teeth "tighten up" in their new positions?

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Dr Steve - 02 Feb 2005 17:52 GMT

>I just got braces 10 days ago (I'm 25. Had them for 10 months when I
> was 16, and now just getting them again in preparation for orthognathic
> surgery in August).
>
> Anyway, I swear that I can wiggle a few of my front teeth if I grasp
> them with 2 fingers. Is this normal???

often is normal

>I'm especially concerned b/c
> my orthodontist noticed moderate root resorption in my pre-ortho
> x-rays, but said that it wasn't severe enough to reconsider putting
> braces on...is loose teeth a normal reaction to getting braces on,

Slight mobility is to be expected

>and will my teeth "tighten up" in their new positions?

yes (unless there is sever root resorption, or other problems)

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