Teeth, gums and other treatmentsQuestion after the braces come off

Can a tooth fall out when my braces are taken off?

Answered byDr Ivelina Ivanova-Koycheva, Orthodontist (MSc)Master's degrees in orthodontics in Rome and in aligner treatment in Turin, international lecturerPublished on 12 November 2026

I wouldn't say that's possible. If a tooth is at all loose (wobbly because of periodontitis), the bracket has to be removed from it carefully – in other words, the orthodontist will not let a tooth come out when the braces are removed.

This answer is for general information. Your own case needs an examination by an orthodontist.