The loss of baby teeth is an important phase for children. If your child's teeth are loose and will fall out at any time, you can ask how you can help him. Fortunately, we usually just have to wait until the teeth fall out on their own. However, there are some cases that require your child to be taken to the dentist, such as when a tooth is loose due to an injury or if the gums bleed more than 15 minutes after the tooth fell out.
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Method 1 of 12: How do I know if my child's tooth is loose enough to be extracted?
Step 1. Shake the teeth to ensure the movement is not hindered
To determine if a tooth is ready to fall out, ask your child to shake his teeth. Have him push back, forward, and sideways as far as possible. If the tooth is loose enough to be extracted, the movement should be smooth, and there will be no blood. In addition, check again to make sure the child does not feel pain when his teeth are shaken. If it hurts, it means the tooth is not ready to fall out.
- Your child can use their tongue or fingers to move their teeth, or you can do it yourself. However, make sure your hands or your child's hands are clean if you want to use your fingers.
- Extracting teeth that are not ready can be painful and can damage your child's gums. It can also cause your child's permanent teeth to grow sideways.
Method 2 of 12: How to loosen the teeth in the socket?
Step 1. Encourage the child to shake the teeth that are not ready to fall out every day
The easiest way to loosen teeth is to shake them frequently. At least once a day, remind your child to rock his teeth back and forth or sideways with his tongue or fingers.
- Brushing your teeth and flossing can also make your teeth loose. However, do so slowly because the gums in that area may be a bit sensitive.
- You can also give your child foods that are hard enough, such as apples and cucumbers, to naturally rock their teeth.
Method 3 of 12: How to remove loose teeth yourself?
Step 1. Hold the tooth with a tissue or gauze
Teeth are sometimes slippery so they are difficult to hold, especially the very small milk teeth. For a steady hold, use a small amount of tissue or gauze to help.
- Make sure your hands are thoroughly washed with soap and water before you put your fingers in your child's mouth.
- You can also wear rubber gloves so you can hold your teeth firmly.
Step 2. Grasp and rock the teeth
With the gauze, grasp and pull the tooth firmly, but gently. You can also twist a little while unplugging. If it is ready, the tooth will fall out.
- If the tooth doesn't fall out, it means it's not ready. Try again in a few days.
- Unplug quickly. The faster the tooth is pulled, the less the risk of pain.
Method 4 of 12: How do you get your child to let you pull their teeth?
Step 1. Tell me about the tooth fairy
If your child needs courage, try telling them what the tooth fairy would bring in exchange for her teeth. This will probably get him excited enough to let you have his teeth extracted.
Step 2. Wait until he is ready
Don't force your child to pull their teeth or allow you to. The tooth will fall off on its own without assistance. However, if you want to help speed things up with a little tug, talk to your child first. If he wants help, you can move on.
Usually, children can remove their own teeth by playing with them
Method 5 of 12: How to get rid of loose teeth?
Step 1. Apply a numbing cream on the gums
If the child's teeth are loose enough, he will not feel pain. However, if your child is worried about getting sick, you can calm him down by asking your doctor or dentist for a recommendation for a safe, over-the-counter anesthetic.
Apply the ointment to the child's gums and wait a few minutes for the effect to be felt, then pull the tooth out
Step 2. Give the child cold food to numb the mouth
Have your child suck on an ice cube before you pull out the tooth. You can also give him popsicles or ice cream, and this can also make him happier and calmer.
If you give your child an ice cube, remind him not to chew it as it can damage his teeth
Method 6 of 12: Can we floss our teeth?
Step 1. Yes, you can use dental floss, but only when the tooth is ready to fall out
If your teeth are ready and you have no trouble holding them, tie the floss around the teeth, near the gums. Then, have the child pull it with a quick pull. This will help the tooth fall out right away.
Do not tie the thread to the doorknob. If the tooth is not ready to fall out, the child will feel pain and bleed
Method 7 of 12: What to do after tooth loss?
Step 1. Stop the blood with sterile gauze
Even if the tooth is almost out, the possibility of bleeding is still there. Take sterile gauze and press it against the tooth socket. Have your child bite it for about 15 minutes. This will help control bleeding and heal the wound faster.
If the bleeding doesn't stop after 15 minutes, call your pediatrician
Step 2. Remind the child that this is a great achievement
Congratulations, regardless of whether it's the first time you've lost a tooth or it's been a few years. If he's feeling a little scared or proud, he'll appreciate your positive attention.
Step 3. Continue brushing and flossing as usual
Your child's gums may be a bit sensitive if the tooth falls out. However, she still has to brush and floss as usual. Just remember to be gentle when brushing the area where the tooth fell out.
Method 8 of 12: What if the blood doesn't stop after the tooth falls out?
Step 1. Seek emergency care if the socket bleeds for more than 15 minutes
It's normal for the socket to bleed after the tooth is extracted, so try not to worry too much. However, the bleeding should stop about 15 minutes later, especially if the socket is pressed with gauze. If the socket is still bleeding after 15 minutes or so, go to the doctor, clinic, or emergency room so the doctor can stop the bleeding.
Usually this means there is a small wound in the gum, the dentist will treat it like treating a patient who has just extracted a tooth. However, the doctor will also check to make sure there are no other causes, such as a broken tooth left in the socket
Method 9 of 12: What to do if a tooth breaks when it is extracted?
Step 1. Go to the dentist immediately if there is a broken tooth left in the gums
You don't need to worry, but if you suspect your child's tooth was broken when it was extracted, you should see a dentist immediately. The fracture can cause pain or infection, and the dentist must remove it.
- Tooth fractures are usually left if the tooth falls out due to an injury, not from pulling a loose tooth. However, if a tooth that is not ready to fall out is removed, sometimes the root remains.
- If your child has pain or swollen gums after the tooth has fallen out, there may be a root fracture remaining.
Method 10 of 12: What to do if your child's permanent teeth appear before the baby teeth fall out?
Step 1. Do nothing until the permanent teeth are fully in
If the permanent teeth begin to appear before the baby teeth fall out, you may see two rows of teeth that look like shark teeth. However, there is nothing to worry about. In most cases, baby teeth will fall out on their own before the permanent teeth are fully erupted.
If the permanent teeth are fully developed and the baby teeth have not moved, you may need to take your child to the dentist so that the baby teeth can be extracted safely
Method 11 of 12: When to go to the dentist for loose teeth?
Step 1. See a dentist if your teeth don't move on their own
If you notice your child's teeth are a little loose, but after months of not having much of a difference, it's best to make an appointment with the dentist. The dentist can check if the permanent teeth are starting to develop properly and if your child needs extra help.
You should also see a dentist if your permanent teeth are fully in, but your baby teeth haven't moved
Step 2. Visit the dentist if your teeth are loose due to an injury
If your child hits something or falls and the mouth is injured so that his teeth are loose, make an appointment with the dentist as soon as possible. The dentist will examine the child's mouth to determine if the tooth is loose due to an injury or because it is due to fall out. The doctor will help determine how to treat the loose tooth.
Method 12 of 12: What to do if my permanent teeth are loose?
Step 1. See a dentist, but try not to worry
If you have an injury that causes loose teeth, make an appointment with your dentist. However, injuries like these usually heal on their own, so it's probably nothing to worry about.
Tips
If none of your child's teeth have fallen out by the time they are seven years old, see a dentist to make sure there are no problems or to see if permanent teeth have grown under the gums with the help of X-rays
Warning
- If you have a tooth extracted and then there is heavy bleeding for more than 15 minutes, go to the dentist as soon as possible.
- If you're trying to pull a tooth that isn't ready to fall out, don't force it. Wait and try again a few days or a week later.
