Does Orthodontic Treatment Cause Loose Teeth?
Under normal conditions, only the crown of a tooth is exposed, while the root is completely embedded in the alveolar bone, making the tooth extremely sturdy. In fact, teeth are not fixed like nails; rather, they are "set" into the alveolar bone, with the periodontal ligament maintaining their stability. The elasticity and resilience of the periodontal ligament allow teeth to have a certain degree of mobility during function
