Growing up, a loose tooth was a source of excitement, offering a sign that you were growing up and would soon get a rewarding visit from the Tooth Fairy. But these days, feeling something wiggle in your mouth isn’t exactly a reason to jump for joy. If one of your permanent teeth feels loose, what should you do about it? Can you stop it from falling out completely? Here’s why this may be happening as well as a step-by-step guide to take control of the situation.
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