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• Steps
• Part 1 of 2: Removing a tooth
• Part 2 of 2: What to do with a tooth after its extraction

For most people, baby teeth fall out around the age of 6. If a loose tooth drives you crazy for weeks and you're afraid to pull it out, don't worry! You can easily get rid of that annoying loose tooth. Thanks to a few simple tricks, your tooth will be under the pillow while waiting for the tooth fairy, before you have time to blink an eye!

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Removing a tooth

1. 1 Loose the tooth with your tongue. The best thing about loosening a tooth like this is that you can do it almost anywhere. Try to loosen the tooth back and forth, from side to side, or pushing it towards the middle of the mouth; do whatever you can with your tooth with your tongue, unless it hurts you.
   • You may have an itchy sensation near the root of the tooth. This is a sign that the tooth is ready to be extracted.
2. 2 Use your finger to swing the tooth even more. You can gently move the loose tooth with a clean finger every day. This will help the tooth fall out gently on its own. But don't use force to move the tooth.
   • Remember to wash your hands well with soap and warm water before using this method.
3. 3 Bite on crispy foods. Another way to help your loose tooth fall out is to enjoy a normal, healthy diet. Apples and pears are great because of their hard skin and crunchy texture.
   • If your tooth is loosening too much, it may be difficult for you to bite these types of foods. However, by biting with the rest of your teeth and chewing food, you also help yourself to get rid of the loose tooth.
   • If the tooth is not loose and you bite something hard, it may hurt. Bite food gently with this tooth.
4. 4 Brush your teeth. When a tooth does wobble, pushing it down a bit can make it fall out. Sometimes even brushing your teeth will help the tooth fall out (or at least loosen more). Brush your teeth as usual (at least twice a day), paying special attention to loose teeth.
5. 5 Grab the tooth with gauze. You can pull on the tooth to loosen it even more, even if it isn't ready to fall out on its own, or if you don't want to pull it out. Using sterile gauze and fingers, grab the tooth and gently pull or loosen it.
   • If you don't want to pull out the tooth, you can use the same method by twisting the tooth a little as you pull. The gauze will help remove blood, if present.
   • You can also apply some oral anesthetic to the tooth and gums before pulling if you are worried about pain.
6. 6 Try to wait. If your tooth isn't about to fall out, it may not be time to do so, be patient. If your loose tooth isn't causing you discomfort, pain, or interfering with your other teeth, you can wait calmly.
   • Usually milk teeth fall out in the order in which they appeared, at the age of about 6-7 years. However, teeth can fall out in a different order and at different times. Your dentist will examine your teeth and answer all questions about tooth loss.
7. 7 Do not forcefully pull out a tooth that is not yet ripe for loss. Usually there is nothing good about trying to pull out a tooth that has just begun to wobble and is not yet ready to fall out. This procedure can be painful and usually results in severe bleeding and possible infections. If a tooth is pulled out before a permanent tooth is ready to grow out from under it, you may face problems in the future, such as uneven teeth or not enough space for new teeth.
   • Give up the idea of ​​extracting a tooth using extreme methods. For example, do not tie one end of the thread to the tooth, the other to the doorknob, and then abruptly open the door to pull out the tooth. This can break a tooth and cause serious injury.
   • If you accidentally knock out one of your teeth before it's ready to fall out, check with your dentist to make sure it doesn't cause a problem.
8. 8 If all else fails, see your dentist. If your baby tooth hurts and won't fall out, no matter what you do, don't be afraid to ask for help. Make an appointment with the dentist; he will be able to tell you what is preventing the tooth from falling naturally, and may even pull your tooth out painlessly.

Part 2 of 2: What to do with a tooth after its extraction

1. 1 Rinse out your mouth after tooth loss. After a tooth falls out, slight bleeding may occur. After a tooth has fallen out, you should rinse your mouth or draw and spit out water several times until the place where the tooth was located stops bleeding and the water is clear.
   • Don't worry if you think there is a lot of blood. When the area of ​​the tooth bleeds, the blood mixes with saliva, so you may feel like there is more blood than it actually is.
   • You can make saline solution using ¼ spoonful of salt and ½ cup of water. Stir and rinse your mouth. Salt will help fight infection.
2. 2 Use gauze to stop bleeding. Even if your tooth was so loose that it practically held on to a thread, there may still be slight bleeding if it falls out.Don't worry, this is normal. If this happens, place a small ball of clean gauze in the hole where the tooth was so that it can absorb the blood.
   • Bite down on the cheesecloth so that it does not budge and hold for 15 minutes. In most cases, the bleeding will stop sooner. If bleeding does not stop, see your dentist.
3. 3 Take some pain reliever. If you feel pain after a tooth falls out, you shouldn't just wait for the pain to go away. Pain reliever, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, can help relieve pain just be sure to take the correct dose for your age and weight by following the instructions on the package.
   • Ask an adult for help in choosing the dosage of the medication.
   • Children are not advised to take aspirin unless directed by a doctor.
4. 4 Use a cold compress to avoid swelling. Cooling the desired area will also help to avoid pain after tooth loss. Place a few ice cubes in a plastic bag (or use a pack of frozen vegetables) and wrap the bag in a lightweight cloth. Apply the resulting compress to the cheek in the place where you feel pain for 15-20 minutes. The swelling, inflammation, and pain should go away over time.
   • You can also buy ready-made cold compresses from the pharmacy. They work in the same way as homemade compresses.
5. 5 See your dentist if pain persists. When teeth naturally fall out, the pain should not last long. However, sometimes, if a tooth is loose or falls out due to trauma or tooth disease, you may experience pain or damage to your gums. Sometimes, more serious problems such as an abscess (water-filled lumps that are caused by an infection) can occur. If left untreated, you can become seriously ill. Therefore, you need to contact your dentist if the pain after tooth loss does not go away on its own.
   • Sometimes, pieces of a tooth can remain after it falls out. They usually fall out on their own over time. However, if you see redness, swelling, or pain caused by a portion of the tooth remaining in your gum, see your dentist for help.