Dislosing baby teeth is a natural developmental milestone for children but it can prove to be challenging for some. If a child is prepared to lose their baby tooth, the process could be done quickly and as painlessly as possible. In this guide, we explain the most straightforward ways of ensuring that eating discomfort while removing a tooth is not one of the complications a child has to endure.
Indications a Tooth is Reclinable
Not all loose teeth qualify for an extraction at that given moment. To set out on the journey of pulling, consider these points for verification:
- A tooth that shakes easily.
- It doesn’t hurt when it is twisted to a certain degree.
- There is little tissue keeping it affixed.
- A mature tooth can be seen in front of or beneath the tooth.
Attempting to extract partially loseable teeth by using force might result in one feeling pain and bleeding. In this case, it would help to be a little more patient.
Other Painless Approaches to Dislodging the Tooth
Cultivate Self-Inducing Movement
The least stressful approach a parent can take is for a child to allow the tooth to fall out naturally. During this process, children should:
- Take it upon themselves to gently shake their tongue throughout the day.
- Use their hands to rotate it slightly with clean hands.
- Consume meals such as apples, carrots, or toast to promote the natural loosing of the tooth.
For Very Loose Teeth
- Starting with proper hand hygiene can help in loosening the tooth further.
- Wash your hands thoroughly, and with a clean tissue or gauze, grip the tooth lightly applying gentle twisting and pulling motions.
- If you are not successful in pulling out the tooth, it is prudent to exercise restraint and attempt at a later point.
Using Dental Floss
- When wiggling the tooth isn’t proving successful, lightly gripping the tooth with dental floss might do the trick.
- Which involves sliding a piece of dental floss behind the loose tooth and lightly moving the floss up and down.
What Not to Do After the Tooth Tries to Fall Out
- Absorb any minimal blood that emerges with clean tissue or gauze and rinse with warm salt water to prevent infection.
- Ease the child for a few hours while serving soft food in case there is mild discomfort.
- Remember to gently brush around the area to avoid build-up.
The very mention of the tooth fairy visiting will be exciting for most children, which can be entertaining and motivational in equal parts!
When to Schedule an Appointment With the Dentist
Although most primary teeth are lost on their own, some may require additional assistance. Schedule an appointment with a dentist if:
- There’s a tooth that feels loose but doesn’t come out despite pulling effort.
- Pain, swelling, or other infection signs are present.
- A child’s permanent tooth is becoming mal-positioned because of a primary tooth.
- The child has a phobia of losing teeth and wants some kind of psychological support.
A pediatric dentist will do their best to relieve anxiety during an appointment and make sure that everything is as it should be.
FAQs
Does pulling a tooth out hurt?
If the tooth is ready to come out, it should be painless. If it hurts, you should wait a bit before proceeding.
Can I pull my child’s tooth out myself?
Only if the tooth in question is quite loose. The best way to do it is gently pushing and turning.
What if my child’s tooth won’t come out?
Should a primary tooth be non-eruptive and there’s a permanent tooth developing underneath, a dentist will be required to assist.
What strategies can I employ to ensure my child enjoys losing a tooth?
The tooth fairy custom is an excellent option. You can also come up with a tooth chart that documents every lost tooth.
My child’s gums bled after a tooth fell out. Is this a problem?
Slight bleeding is expected, so yes, it’s okay. Just have your child bite down on gauze or tissue until the bleeding resolves.
Conclusion
Understanding how to swiftly and painlessly extract a tooth can help ease your child’s worry while ensuring a smooth execution. The secret is simply to be calm, delicate, and fun. Should things go wrong, it would be best to seek your dentist’s intervention. Good luck with losing those teeth!
