Permanent tooth loosened by braces??

Question

One of my bottom adult teeth moves slightly if I push my top tooth against it. Is this okay? Is it because of the braces I got on July 31st? Any info could help!

Answer 1

When you have braces on your teeth, the ligament and bone holding your tooth in place have to give a little for the tooth to move. You'll probably notice this in different places at different times in your mouth as your teeth move to their final positions. Once they do reach their final position, the bone will grow in around your tooth and the ligament will tighten up. They will not be permanently loose, it's just part of the process.

Answer 2

all teeth move slightly when you push on them due to the fact that there is a ligament around your tooth that acts like a shock absorber.  If you notice this one a bit more than the rest its likely because the ligament tends to get wider when you have braces on so the tooth will move slightly more.  It won't be moving much tough and part of what you see as movement is the fact that when you push your finger dents in also