Expert: Rafael Mosery,D.D.S. - 4/6/2007

Question
hi, i have a situation that has stumped my dentist. i wonder what input you might have. i am in my 30s. two of my front teeth are a little bit loose, but not all the time. so within the course of a day, they can be rock solid in the morning and then a little loose by evening. or the converse can happen, so they are a little loose in the morning and they are rock solid by evening.

i have been very aware to relax my jaw (e.g. not tapping/clenching my teeth) and to avoid hard, chewy, or sticky foods. i wear a nightguard when i sleep. i had my teeth cleaned two months ago, and my dentist didn't mention anything about periodontal disease. my dentist saw a little bit of bone resorption (though when i had another dentist check, he didn't see a problem with the bone). i have somewhat short roots on those teeth, but nothing that alarmed my dentist. i keep careful dental hygiene habits, brushing and flossing after every meal.

thank you for your thoughts.

Answer
Sounds like a bite discrepancy.You might want the input of someone that could analyze the bite meticulously,perhaps a tmj specialist or an orthodontist.What's happening is that over time during the day you may be hitting prematurities or "high spots" these are putting undo pressure on the teeth mentioned and they're getting "beat up".Could be nothing but it could be worth checking out to make certain.