How to Remove Baby Teeth
When your child loses his baby teeth it means he is growing up. At the age of about 6 years old, baby teeth, also referred to as primary teeth or milk teeth, fall out. The roots of the baby teeth dissolve, making the teeth fall out to create room for permanent teeth. If your child fears swallowing his loose tooth and therefore disappointing the tooth fairy, you can help him remove his tooth.
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Instructions
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Observe how loose the tooth is. Have your child wiggle the tooth with his tongue. Only consider removing the tooth if it is very loose and sheds minimal or no blood. Your child should not experience any pain when wiggling his tooth.
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Wash your hands with soap and water and cover your fingers with a paper tissue.
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Rotate the tooth until it lets go of the tissue it's holding onto. You can also remove the baby tooth by giving it a quick tug, while holding it with your index finger and thumb.
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Wet a piece of gauze and place it over the wound. Add slight pressure ,until any bleeding has stopped.
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Tips & Warnings
Contact your dentist if swelling occurs, or if the wound doesn't stop bleeding.
Encourage yourself and your child to be patient, so the tooth has time to naturally fall out.
Give your child an apple to eat and the loose tooth may come out.
References
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