“What happens if a loose tooth stays in too long?”

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“What happens if a loose tooth stays in too long?”

I am a 28 year old male. I want to know what happens if a loose tooth stays in too long?

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**Laurentis L. Barnett** Dentist Brewton, AL · Accepted Answer

Laurentis L. Barnett Dentist Brewton, AL

It can become infected.

Rev. Dr. Laurentis Barnett

**Dr. Shervin Meshkian** Dentist Atlanta, GA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Shervin Meshkian Dentist Atlanta, GA

An acute infection can set in. Also, trauma from chewing can occur, so it's best to be evaluated by your dentist ASAP.

**Charmaine Johnson-Leong** Dentist Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accepted Answer

Charmaine Johnson-Leong Dentist Fort Lauderdale, FL

Hi,

If a loose tooth stays in too long, it will cause an infection that will eat away at the bone.
Hope this helps.

Dr. Johnson