All children will swing their teeth sooner or later and then they will fall out; it is a natural physiological process to make room for the definitive ones that grow towards six years of age. If possible, it is best to let them fall on their own; however, if your child is determined to take them off, you can try a few strategies. Otherwise, if your permanent teeth become loose, it is a serious problem and you should never attempt the extraction yourself. Removing your teeth on your own is a complex process, in addition to the fact that it is painful and potentially dangerous to health.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Milk Teeth (Decide)
Step 1. Check your range of motion
Before attempting to remove a baby tooth, you need to check if it wobbles enough; the baby should be able to move it back and forth and side to side without feeling too much pain. If it moves a lot, it means that the tooth is ready to be removed.
As already mentioned, it is always best to let a deciduous tooth fall out on its own
Step 2. Make it sway often
This is a great way to encourage him to break away. Have your child swing him using his tongue; it can proceed in this way throughout the day, until the tooth falls out. Tell him to sway as much as he can, but don't get uncomfortable.
Step 3. Have him chew hard food
To speed up the process, give carrots, apples or other crunchy foods, so that the tooth gradually loosens; in this way, it could perhaps detach itself without the child almost noticing.
Step 4. Remove it with a tissue
The best way to pull his tooth is to grab it with a handkerchief or gauze; try to gently pull it out. If the tooth offers stubborn resistance or the baby starts crying, it is better to wait a few days; however, this procedure almost always leads to an immediate result.
Some children don't want their teeth touched at all; in this case, it is best to leave them alone. You can possibly tell your child to do it himself
Step 5. See your dentist
Make sure the tooth is rocking naturally and not due to some accident or other reason; if in doubt, ask your doctor for confirmation. If it takes more than two or three months for the tooth to come off, it's a good idea to see your dentist; ask him if the tooth should be removed or not or if it is better to wait for nature to take its course.
Once you've consulted your dentist, be sure to follow his or her directions to the letter
Step 6. Take care of the gums
If the area is bleeding after the tooth falls out, gently place a cotton ball on the gum. you can ask the child to bite it. Keep the cotton in place for up to half an hour, as gum bleeding takes longer to clot than other parts of the body.
Method 2 of 3: Dealing with a Loose Tooth in an Adult
Step 1. Visit the dentist
If possible, you should go to your doctor to have your tooth removed. Permanent ones have deep roots and the extraction is more painful, plus there is a greater chance that there is an infection under the tooth that the doctor is able to treat.
- Tooth extraction is a demanding medical procedure; as well as being painful, it can cause significant blood loss and an infection can develop if proper measures are not taken.
- If you can't afford a private dentist, you can go to public health facilities or find a partner clinic that is typically cheaper. Furthermore, in most cases, dentists perform a first visit free of charge, thus allowing you to assess the situation and obtain advice without any charge.
Step 2. Don't try to take your tooth out
You never have to extract a permanent tooth yourself; this is a job that can only be performed by a licensed dentist. If you try to do it yourself or go to a "fake" dentist, you could run into serious complications.
- Be aware that there are many related risks; you could remove the tooth the wrong way, causing infection or nerve and tissue damage.
- Also know that it is illegal to practice as a dentist without being qualified and licensed; depending on where you live, it can be a crime punishable by fines or imprisonment.
Method 3 of 3: Aftercare
Step 1. Take some pain relievers
Extracting a tooth can be a painful procedure. Take NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as ibuprofen or naproxen sodium to relieve pain. acetaminophen is fine too, but do not take aspirin, as it may increase bleeding.
You can take some vitamin C to facilitate the healing process
Step 2. During the first 24 hours, be especially cautious
During this time, do not rinse the oral cavity, drink and eat only lukewarm substances; avoid chewing in the extraction area, but make sure you only eat on the other side of the mouth. You have to leave the hole undisturbed as much as possible.
Step 3. Don't drink alcohol for the first 24 hours
This may seem like a useful remedy, as it relieves pain, but it can prevent the wound from healing properly. also, it could cause her to bleed more, which you should avoid instead.
Step 4. Brush your teeth only after the first 24 hours
You have to go back to washing them regularly, but wait a day; when brushing them, be especially gentle in the area around the extraction, as you must avoid accidentally detaching the clot that is forming.
Step 5. Do salt water rinses
After the first day, it can be a useful solution to get rid of the bacteria. Dissolve a teaspoon of salt in a glass of water and rinse for 20-30 seconds, focusing mainly on the area near the clot; at the end he spits out the mixture.
