7. (Poetry) the repetition of certain sounds or syllables in a verse line. 8. (Music, other) the quiet repetition of a musical phrase. 9. (Instruments) Also called: echo organ or echo stop a manual or stop on an organ that controls a set of quiet pipes that give the illusion of sounding at a distance. 10.
Though the most common reason for a loose tooth in adults is periodontal disease (gum disease); trauma, bite injury or tumor can also cause teeth mobility. Certain amount of tooth mobility is always present and it is natural, as the teeth are not fixed tight in their sockets.
If you hit a tooth and it feels loose: 1  Avoid touching or wiggling the tooth since this may worsen the trauma and introduce infection. 2  Donât chew anything on that side of your mouth or otherwise put pressure on the loose tooth. 3  Use a cold compress on the outside of your mouth for immediate pain relief.