{"id":152,"date":"2019-09-14T15:25:48","date_gmt":"2019-09-14T15:25:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentistsatorencoforkids.com\/blog\/?p=152"},"modified":"2020-06-29T15:32:09","modified_gmt":"2020-06-29T15:32:09","slug":"tips-on-how-to-safely-pull-a-baby-tooth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentistsatorencoforkids.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/14\/tips-on-how-to-safely-pull-a-baby-tooth\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips on How to Safely Pull a Baby Tooth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentistsatorencoforkids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_82628369__1571066479_40686-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"smiling child with a missing tooth\" class=\"wp-image-153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentistsatorencoforkids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_82628369__1571066479_40686-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dentistsatorencoforkids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_82628369__1571066479_40686-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dentistsatorencoforkids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_82628369__1571066479_40686.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever wondered how to pull a baby tooth? There\u2019s no need to panic or call up your dentist if you notice that your child has a loose tooth around the age six or seven. While it\u2019s fun to make a game out of a situation that may be scary for someone small, there are certain precautions to take to avoid any complications. Read on to learn how to remove your child\u2019s loose tooth safely to avoid an unexpected <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentistsatorencoforkids.com\/pediatric-dentistry.html\">visit to the pediatric dentist<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4 Tips to Pull a Baby Tooth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to never pull a temporary tooth too early, because it could impact your child&#8217;s jaw development and the way their permanent teeth grow in. Once their tooth is loose and on the verge of falling out, follow these tips and tricks to safely remove it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Tell<\/strong> <strong>them to use their tongue <\/strong>to push\ntheir tooth back and forth until it comes out. <\/li><li><strong>Keep them from poking around their mouth with\ntheir hands <\/strong>to prevent harmful oral bacteria from transferring to their\nmouth.<\/li><li><strong>Don\u2019t panic over blood <\/strong>because when a\ntooth is ready, it won\u2019t bleed much. <\/li><li><strong>Have them bite down on gauze <\/strong>to help the\nblood clot faster. Dampened gauze will keep the material from sticking to their\ngums.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Knowing When the Tooth is Ready<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a loose tooth can be uncomfortable or even painful for a child. As a parent, you may have the urge to remove it as soon as they begin complaining about it annoying them to provide them with relief, but that isn\u2019t always the best idea. The first teeth that grow in are usually the first to come out, so if your child has a tooth that is loose because of dental trauma, you\u2019ll want to take them to their children\u2019s dentist before you try anything at home. Also, if a tooth isn\u2019t ready to be removed yet, it\u2019ll most likely still be connected to nerves and cause your child pain when it&#8217;s wiggled. Only remove a tooth when it\u2019s ready to prevent future oral health complications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Taking Care Of Their Growing Pearly Whites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When their permanent teeth begin to grow in, you\u2019ll want to make sure your child has all the tools and knowledge they need to properly care for them. That way, they can enjoy a beautiful and healthy smile into adulthood. To set your little one up for success while their mouth is still developing, be sure to have them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Brush their teeth using fluoride toothpaste at\nleast twice each day. <\/li><li>Floss underneath any additional loose teeth to\nremove bacteria that has built up there. <\/li><li>Keep an eye on habits like thumb-sucking and\ntongue thrusting.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any concerns or questions about your child\u2019s\noral habits, don\u2019t hesitate to ask their pediatric dentist when you take them for\ntheir semi-annual checkups and cleanings. They can alert you to any potential\nissues and help treat them before they become serious. Your little one will\nthank you when they get older! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At The Dentists at Orenco for Kids, we offer the knowledge\nand expertise of three pediatric dentists. Each of them is dedicated to\nproviding high-quality preventive care to growing smiles, including teaching\nthem how to properly care for their pearly whites. Our three pediatric dentists\nhave also undergone rigorous testing and additional training to become certified\nby the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. For questions or to schedule a\nroutine checkup and cleaning for your child, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentistsatorencoforkids.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or\ncall 503-640-6565.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever wondered how to pull a baby tooth? There\u2019s no need to panic or call up your dentist if you notice that your child has a loose tooth around the age six or seven. 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