Originally Posted by matts1

hhhmm, an infection/absces will loosen the tooth meanin it will be easy to remove, had this on my lower back one, but,it can also mean that the injection to numb the gum isnot as affective as i found on the front with a route cannal, now that was a toe curler.

If the tooth is falling apart, then it may be difficult to get out.

Could go either way mate.