{"id":17693,"date":"2020-12-21T08:09:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-21T07:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/?page_id=17693"},"modified":"2024-11-29T02:41:24","modified_gmt":"2024-11-29T01:41:24","slug":"pull-your-tooth","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/oral-health\/pull-your-tooth\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Pull a Tooth Out: Risks, Methods, and Alternatives"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wondering how to pull a tooth out at home?<\/strong> Well, stop right there! Unless you’re a trained dentist, or we’re talking about a super wiggly baby tooth, you should not try to remove a tooth yourself.<\/p>

And even if it is a baby tooth, you it’s best let it fall out on its own, no matter how loose it already is.<\/p>

Removing a tooth at home is going to put you at risk of infection, not to mention immense pain. A trip to the dentist will ensure you get the right treatment and protect your other teeth and overall dental health<\/a>. Who knows, maybe the dentist can save the tooth you think needs to be removed! <\/p>

So let’s look at why a tooth might need to be pulled, how to do it at home, and the reasons why you shouldn’t try it yourself.<\/p>

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When does a tooth need to be removed?<\/h2>

Humans have two sets of teeth in their life. The first set, baby teeth<\/a>, usually become loose naturally fall out on their own. Sometimes a loose tooth can hang around for a few weeks before coming out. At this point, many children will try to help the process along by wobbling it around with their fingers and tongue.<\/p>

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If they ask for your assistance, wrap a piece of clean gauze around the tooth and gently wiggle it back and forward. A very gentle twist may help it finally pop out. You should never try to pull out a tooth that isn’t loose enough, since this could affect the permanent tooth developing below.<\/p>

As you can imagine, the conversation when it comes to pulling adult teeth<\/strong> is quite a bit different. Adult teeth are meant to last a lifetime, but may need to be removed if one of the following occurs:<\/p>