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If one of your teeth seems to need extraction, you probably want to pull it out in a way that doesn't hurt. You can reduce the chance of pain by loosening the tooth as much as possible before extraction, followed by local anesthesia and pain relief after the tooth has been extracted. If you can't pull yourself out, you need to go to the dentist for help.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Loosen the tooth and spit it out

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   Eat crispy foods. You can also eat crispy foods that will loosen the tooth and pull it out without pain. Chew apples, carrots, celery or other foods that are crispy to loosen your teeth.
   • You may need to start with something that is not too crispy to make sure it doesn't hurt you. Try chewing a peach or a piece of cheese before moving on to something a little more crispy.
   • Be careful not to swallow the tooth. If you feel the tooth has loosened and you seem to be chewing on something, spit the food into a towel to see if the tooth is in there.
   • If you accidentally swallow a tooth, you should call your doctor or dentist. There may be nothing to worry about when a baby has swallowed a baby tooth, but you should still ask your dentist for peace of mind.

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   Brush your teeth and floss your teeth. Brushing and flossing can also help you loosen the tooth to make it easier to pull out. Only thing is not too forceful manipulation; If not, you may have pain. Be sure to brush and floss as usual (twice a day) to help loosen your teeth and also to keep other teeth healthy.
   • To floss your teeth, you need to use a piece of thread about 45 cm long wrapped around the middle finger of one hand and the rest wrapped around the middle finger of the other hand. Hold the thread between your thumb and index finger.
   • Next, insert the thread between the teeth between the wavering tooth and the next tooth in a back and forth motion. Try to thread the thread around the base of the loose tooth while doing this.
   • You can also use the up and down movement to rub every edge of each tooth.
   • For a better grip, you can use a dental floss that can be found in supermarkets.

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   Lay the tooth. The looser the tooth, the less painful it will be when pulling out. You can use your tongue and fingers to shake the tooth with gentle movements. Just remember not to pull or push too hard when doing this to avoid pain.
   • Occasionally shake the tooth throughout the day to help loosen it and make it easier to pull.

Part 2 of 3: Anesthesia and tooth extraction

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   Suck a stone. Ice can numb the gums around the tooth and help relieve pain during extraction. You can also suck an ice cube after the tooth is pulled to numb the pain.
   • Suck a few stones right before you plan to pull the tooth out. This will numb the area where the tooth needs to be extracted and help prevent pain during the extraction.
   • Try sucking on ice throughout the day for pain relief after the tooth has been pulled.
   • Do this 3-4 times a day for about 10 minutes each time.
   • Make sure to only suck ice for a while and then rest, not continuously. If not, ice can damage the gums.

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   Use toothache gel to numb the area. You can also numb the socket with a gel containing benzocaine. This can be helpful if you are still experiencing pain while the tooth is moved. Apply a little gel to the gums before pulling out the tooth to numb the area that needs to be extracted.
   • Remember to read and follow the manufacturer's instructions.
   • Some of the gels for gum pain include Orajel, Hyland's, and Earth's Best.

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   Use a sterile gauze to hold the tooth. If you feel the tooth is loose enough to pull out without pain, use a sterile gauze pad to hold the tooth and twist it out. Once the tooth is about to loosen, you can easily twist and pull it out without pain.
   • If you feel pain when pulling out the tooth or if the tooth doesn't seem to move under a slight impact, continue to shake the tooth a little more, otherwise the extraction can be quite painful.
   • Lay from front to back, side to side, then twist to pull out the tooth. This action removes the existing tissue around the tooth that is holding the tooth to the gums.

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   Wait 24 hours before rinsing. A blood clot will form in the socket after the tooth has been extracted. It is important that you maintain blood clots to help the wound heal. Do not rinse your mouth, drink using a straw or do any other movements such as sucking or rinsing your mouth vigorously.
   • Do not brush or floss in the socket or the surrounding area. You will still need to brush other teeth, but don't touch the socket that you just pulled.
   • You can gently rinse your mouth after brushing your teeth, but remember not to use excessive force.
   • Avoid very hot or cold temperatures. Eat cool, soft foods for the first 2 days after tooth extraction.

Part 3 of 3: Relieve pain after tooth extraction

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   Press on the gums until the bleeding stops. Use a sterile gauze to press on the gums after tooth extraction to relieve pain and stop bleeding. If the gums hurt or bleed a little after the tooth was extracted, roll a sterile gauze pad and press against the socket (the gum area where the tooth was extracted).
   • Press on the gums until the bleeding stops. The bleeding will stop for a few minutes.

2. 

   Place the tea bag in the socket. You can also use wet tea bags to soothe the gums after tooth extraction. Soak a tea bag in hot water for a few minutes, then remove and squeeze out the water. Wait a few minutes for the tea bag to cool and place it on the extracted tooth socket to relieve the pain.
   • You can use green tea, black tea, peppermint tea, or chamomile tea for pain relief.

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   Take an over-the-counter pain reliever. If the pain is still bothering you, you can take a pain reliever like acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Be sure to read the directions on the label carefully.

4. 

   Go to the dentist if the tooth won't come out. If the wobbly tooth hurts or doesn't seem to be extracted at home, call your dentist to schedule a visit to the clinic. The dentist can pull the tooth out with the help of anesthetic so you don't feel any pain at all.
   • In some cases, there may be cysts or granulomas on the teeth, essentially an infection of the root. Only a dentist can clean the cavity and cure the infection, so consult your doctor if you think this is the case.

Warning

• Don't try hard to pull the tooth out. If the tooth doesn't loosen and you just try to pull it out, it will definitely hurt.