{"id":57,"date":"2019-04-05T20:48:00","date_gmt":"2019-04-05T20:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tictactooth.com\/blog\/?p=57"},"modified":"2019-04-26T20:50:29","modified_gmt":"2019-04-26T20:50:29","slug":"pediatric-dentist-in-naperville-pulling-a-baby-tooth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tictactooth.com\/blog\/2019\/04\/05\/pediatric-dentist-in-naperville-pulling-a-baby-tooth\/","title":{"rendered":"A Pediatric Dentist in Naperville Shares 5 Ways to Safely Pull a Baby Tooth"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"aWhen it comes to removing a baby tooth, you\u2019re all too familiar with the tooth tied to a string technique. Have you considered maybe that isn\u2019t the most effective or safest way to pull out a baby tooth? Before you look around for more DIY tricks, a pediatric dentist in Naperville<\/a> shares 5 safe methods to pull out your child\u2019s baby tooth.<\/p>\n

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Brushing and Flossing<\/h2>\n

Not only is brushing and flossing good for keeping your child\u2019s teeth healthy and clean, but it can also help to push a loose tooth out. The movement of the toothbrush can cause the tooth to move in a way that will have it pop right out of the socket.<\/p>\n

Wiggle It Out<\/h2>\n

If your child\u2019s tooth is loose, that is a great sign that it\u2019s either ready or close to being ready to come out. One way to remove the tooth is to have your child gently begin to wiggle it. Moving the tooth back and forth with either their tongue or a clean finger can cause the tooth to loosen even further and eventually fall out.<\/p>\n

Let Food Do the Trick<\/h2>\n

Parents have been known to give their children something crunchy like an apple to help remove loose teeth. Oftentimes, biting into the apple itself will cause the tooth to break free. If your child pulls the apple back to see their tooth sticking out of the apple, we suggest grabbing your camera for this memorable moment!<\/p>\n

Twist and Pull<\/h2>\n

Sometimes, if your child has tried wiggling the tooth or even brushing and flossing it out, the darn thing just won\u2019t detach. If that\u2019s the case, a gentle twisting of the tooth can cause it to pop out. If you\u2019d rather not take the chance of transferring any bacteria from your hands (or their hands) to the mouth, using a tissue or gauze can provide a barrier between the skin and the tooth, making it for a painless, easy, and clean method.<\/p>\n

Dentist Intervention<\/h2>\n

If all else fails, and the tooth is too stubborn to let go, you can always take your child to see a children\u2019s dentist in Naperville to have it removed. They will be able to remove it without any problem at all.<\/p>\n

Remember, just because a tooth is loose doesn\u2019t mean it should come out right away. If you or your child pull out a tooth that\u2019s not quite ready to leave its socket, it can leave their gums open and vulnerable to infection. Also, allow your children to remove their own tooth, if possible. They have a better grasp of what hurts and what doesn\u2019t and may be able to better gauge if the tooth is, in fact, ready to come out.<\/p>\n

If once the tooth is removed your child experiences bleeding or pain, contact a dentist for kids in Naperville immediately.<\/p>\n

About the Author
\n<\/strong>Dr. Asim Awan earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Illinois-College of Dentistry before completing a General Practice Residency in the Department of Oral Surgery at Indiana University. He and his team at Tic Tac Tooth Pediatric Dentistry<\/a>, have spent years training and educating themselves on how to help children improve their oral health. Their kid-friendly environment makes it easy and inviting for kids of all ages to come in and experience a calm, happy, and relaxed visit. To learn more about Dr. Awan and the services offered, contact us via our website or by calling (630) 995-3393<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When it comes to removing a baby tooth, you\u2019re all too familiar with the tooth tied to a string technique. Have you considered maybe that isn\u2019t the most effective or safest way to pull out a baby tooth? Before you look around for more DIY tricks, a pediatric dentist in Naperville shares 5 safe methods […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-57","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nPediatric Dentist in Naperville | Baby Teeth | Tic Tac Tooth<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Does your child have a baby tooth that\u2019s loose and needs to come out? 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