{"id":201,"date":"2020-02-15T15:27:46","date_gmt":"2020-02-15T15:27:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coastalpediatricdentistry.net\/blog\/?p=201"},"modified":"2021-01-07T20:47:10","modified_gmt":"2021-01-07T20:47:10","slug":"how-to-pull-a-baby-tooth-the-right-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coastalpediatricdentistry.net\/blog\/2020\/02\/how-to-pull-a-baby-tooth-the-right-way\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Pull a Baby Tooth the Right Way"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coastalpediatricdentistry.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AdobeStock_245740529__1600442670_98393-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"hand holding baby tooth\" class=\"wp-image-202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.coastalpediatricdentistry.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AdobeStock_245740529__1600442670_98393-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.coastalpediatricdentistry.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AdobeStock_245740529__1600442670_98393-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.coastalpediatricdentistry.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AdobeStock_245740529__1600442670_98393.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you like it or not, your child is growing up fast. One\nday, they come running up, excited to show you\u2014they have their first loose baby\ntooth. Although you\u2019ve seen viral videos of ways people have pulled baby teeth,\nsome of those methods seem ineffective or even dangerous. You want to make sure\nyou do it properly so that your child can have happy memories of this milestone\nand look forward to their other teeth becoming loose as well. Read on to learn\nmore about how to pull a baby tooth safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You Shouldn\u2019t Pull the Tooth Too Soon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At some point, your child\u2019s baby teeth must come out to make\nroom for the permanent teeth; however, you need to wait until they are ready.\nBaby teeth act as placeholders for their permanent counterparts and help guide\nthem into their proper alignment. Basically, if your child\u2019s tooth is removed\nprematurely, their permanent teeth could wander and come in more crooked than\nthey would have otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Safely Pull a Baby Tooth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While your child\u2019s tooth is loose, encourage them to use\ntheir tongue\u2014not their hands\u2014to wiggle the tooth. Little hands can introduce\nall kinds of harmful bacteria to the mouth; plus, their hands could easily\napply too much pressure on the tooth, forcing it come out before it\u2019s ready. When\nthe time comes for the tooth to come out, you can make the occasion a fun, safe\nfamily activity. Here are just a couple of ways to remove a baby tooth with\ngentle force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">String and Doorknob<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All you need is a string and door. Tie one end of the string\naround the doorknob and the other around the loose tooth. Then, quickly shut\nthe door, but don\u2019t slam it as hard as you can. The tooth should easily come\nout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Doggy Treat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This method is particularly fun if you have a furry\ncompanion in your family. Tie one end of a string to the loose tooth with the\nother end attached to your dog\u2019s collar. Throw a treat and allow your dog to\nrun and get it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Expect After the Tooth Comes Out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t be alarmed if the gums bleed a little. Before pulling\nthe tooth, have some gauze ready to apply to the site. Also, you may want to\nwet the gauze first so that it doesn\u2019t remove the blood clot when you take away\nthe gauze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, if you would like some extra help with your\nchild\u2019s loose teeth, you can always turn to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastalpediatricdentistry.net\/our-services.html\">pediatric\ndentist<\/a> for assistance. In addition to other removal ideas you can try at\nhome, your children\u2019s dentist can actually pull it if necessary and help your\nchild get excited about the Tooth Fairy\u2019s visit! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Coastal Pediatric Dentistry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With years of experience and advanced training, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastalpediatricdentistry.net\/meet-dr-fu.html\">Dr. Kristine\nFu<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastalpediatricdentistry.net\/meet-dr-forester.html\">Dr.\nJames Forester<\/a> both have a deep, genuine passion for helping children\nsmile. After completing a postdoctoral program in Advanced Education in\nPediatric Dentistry at St. Joseph\u2019s Hospital, Dr. Forester began practicing in\nthe San Obispo area in 2007. Dr. Fu served as chief resident during her\nAdvanced Education in Pediatric Dentistry program at Rady Children\u2019s Hospital.\nIf you have questions about how to handle loose teeth, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastalpediatricdentistry.net\/contact-us.html\">contact them\nat Coastal Pediatric Dentistry<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you like it or not, your child is growing up fast. One day, they come running up, excited to show you\u2014they have their first loose baby tooth. Although you\u2019ve seen viral videos of ways people have pulled baby teeth, some of those methods seem ineffective or even dangerous. 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