Removing a tooth, called tooth extraction by dentists, is not something that can be done without training. In most cases, it is advisable to let the tooth fall out on its own, or to make an appointment with the dentist. A dentist who has professional tools and a team of trained people will always be able to do a better job than you can at home.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Method One: Remove Milk Teeth
Step 1. Let nature take its course
Many doctors and dentists recommend that parents not try to speed up the natural process. Teeth extracted too early offer less guidance to the teeth that will replace them. Any child will also tell you that this is an unnecessarily painful option.
Step 2. Check the tooth when it loosens
Make sure your tooth and gums are healthy and free from infection. If the tooth rots, you may need a dentist's surgery.
Step 3. Advise your child to make the tooth dance, but only with the tongue
Not all relatives agree on this, but those who are are recommended to do it with the tongue only. This is for two reasons:
- Wobbling a tooth with your hands can introduce bacteria and dirt into the mouth, increasing the likelihood of an infection. Children are unlikely to be very clean, which will cause their dental health as well as their hygiene to deteriorate.
- The tongue will generally be more delicate than the hand. Children run the risk of having the tooth removed before it's time if they touch it with their fingers. Wagging the tooth with the tongue reduces this risk.
Step 4. If the new tooth grows in an unexpected position, consult a dentist
A permanent tooth that arises behind the baby tooth, resulting in two rows of teeth, is a common and reversible condition. If the dentist removes the baby tooth and is able to give the permanent tooth enough space to reach its natural location, this condition should not cause any problems.
Step 5. If the child lets the tooth fall out on its own, the bleeding will be very limited
If making the tooth wiggle or remove it causes heavy bleeding, tell the child to stop doing it; the tooth is probably not ready to be extracted, and the situation shouldn't be aggravated
Step 6. If the tooth is still loose but still hasn't fallen out after two or three months, consult a dentist
A dentist will be able to administer a topical pain reliever and extract the tooth with the appropriate tools.
Step 7. When a tooth falls out spontaneously, hold a piece of gauze over the extraction site
Tell the child to lightly bite the gauze. A clot should begin to form at the extraction site.
If the hole loses its clot, an infection could occur. This condition is called alveolar osteitis, and it is often accompanied by bad odor. See your dentist if you believe the clot has not formed properly
Method 2 of 3: Method Two: Remove Adult Teeth
Step 1. Find out why your tooth needs to be removed
Permanent teeth should last a lifetime if you take good care of them. But if you need to have a tooth removed, it could be for one of these reasons:
- Your existing teeth have not left enough room for your tooth trying to occupy its position. A dentist may need to remove the tooth in this case.
- Rotten or infected tooth. If the tooth infection extends to the pulp, a dentist may need to inject antibiotics or try a root canal. If the root canal does not solve the problem, an extraction may be required.
- Impaired immune system. If you are having an organ transplant or chemotherapy, the threat of infection may also motivate a doctor to extract the tooth.
- Periodontal pathology. This pathology is caused by an infection of the tissues and bones that surround and support the tooth. If periodontal disease has reached the tooth, a dentist may need to extract it.
Step 2. Make an appointment with a doctor
Do not try to extract the tooth yourself. It is much safer to let a professional dentist extract the tooth. In addition to being safer, it will also be much less painful.
Step 3. Allow the dentist to give you a local anesthetic to numb the tooth area
Step 4. Have the dentist extract the tooth
The dentist may need to remove some of the gum to reach the tooth. In some cases the dentist may have to remove the broken tooth.
Step 5. Allow a clot to form at the extraction site
A clot is a sign that the tooth and surrounding gums are healing. Hold a piece of gauze over the extraction point and bite it lightly. The clot should form after a short time.
- If the hole leaks its clot, an infection could occur. This condition is called alveolar osteitis, and it is often accompanied by bad odor. See your dentist if you believe the clot has not formed properly.
- If you want to reduce swelling, place ice outside your mouth near where the tooth was removed. This should reduce swelling and relieve pain.
Step 6. In the days following the extraction, take care of the healing of the clot
To do this, try:
- Avoid spitting or rinsing your mouth intensely. Try to avoid drinking from a straw for the first 24 hours.
- After 24 hours, gargle with a saline solution with 250 ml of water and half a tablespoon of salt.
- Not smoking.
- Only ingest soft, liquid foods for the first few days. Avoid hard, solid foods that require you to chew them a lot.
- Floss and brush your teeth regularly, taking care to avoid the extraction area.
Method 3 of 3: Method Three: Unapproved Home Remedies
Step 1. Use gauze and rock the tooth back and forth
- Gently rock the tooth back and forth, side to side. The key word here is gently.
- If you cause heavy bleeding, stop. A lot of blood often indicates that the tooth is not ready to be extracted.
- Lift the tooth firmly but slowly until the bonds connecting the tooth to the gum are severed. If the procedure is too painful or causes too much blood, stop.
Step 2. Bite into an apple
Biting into an apple can be a good way to remove a tooth, especially for children. Biting into an apple is more effective for the front teeth.
Advice
You will be able to remove a tooth yourself if it is no longer anchored to the bone, but only by the gum. The teeth in this state move in all directions and can cause pain
Warnings
- If you are an adult or teenager and your teeth are loose, visit a dentist right away. He will be able to solve your problems, and offer advice on the risks of removing a tooth on his own.
- If you suspect an infection, see a dentist right away. Prolonged and untreated infections can cause serious health risks.
- Removing a tooth is very different from treating a broken or lost tooth, both in the case of baby and permanent teeth. If your child's teeth have been damaged in a fall and look broken, don't follow these directions.
