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I feel like my teeth are loose and moving in front. Please help.

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I feel like my teeth are loose and moving in front. It looks like my tongue is pushing them forward. When I look in the mirror, I can notice that one of my teeth has shifted. I do not know what happened and I am really scared. I try to brush my teeth at least once a day. Please help.

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Dr. Subha is an experienced Dentist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of dental conditions. She is committed to providing comprehensive, patient-focused care and promoting long-term oral health.

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Hi,

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The feeling of teeth moving forward might be due to the following:

  • The eruption of the wisdom teeth - the force exerted by erupting tooth pushes the rest of the teeth forward.
  • Periodontitis - gum disease that causes migration of the teeth.
  • Mouth breathing - breathing through the mouth instead of the nose due to a nose block.
  • Tongue thrusting habit - tongue pressure pushes the teeth forward.

Tips for good oral hygiene:

  1. Brush twice daily.
  2. Rinse your mouth thoroughly soon after every meal.
  3. Visit a dentist once every six months.

For further follow up attach pictures of your oral cavity to a dentist online.

Answered by Dr. Subha
Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At July 2, 2014
Reviewed At April 25, 2025

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Subha is an experienced Dentist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of dental conditions. She is committed to providing comprehensive, patient-focused care and promoting long-term oral health.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Subha is an experienced Dentist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of dental conditions. She is committed to providing comprehensive, patient-focused care and promoting long-term oral health.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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