If your child has wiggly teeth, you may have some questions about what to do, and for that matter, what not to do! Wiggly teeth for some children are scary, all the unknowns, the thoughts of blood and pain, who can blame them! Below are some ideas and a bit of information to help you and your child.
What to do
It may be that your child wants the tooth out fast, but it is important that enough of the root has dissolved first. In the meantime – wiggle that tooth! It is just fine for the child to wiggle away at the tooth.
Do continue with healthy, crunchy snacks. Just be mindful of working around the wiggly tooth so as not to cause pain or discomfort.
When the tooth is just hanging on by a thread and ready to come out, a tissue can be very helpful to get a grip on the tooth. A twisting motion with a slight pull can work well as opposed to just a pull.
If your child is getting impatient, the preparation of a little note for the tooth fairy could be a related activity to help distract from the annoyance of the wiggly tooth.
We’re here to help
We come across many parents who wonder how to get wiggly teeth out. We are happy to answer all of your questions, just give us a call or come in to our family friendly dental office. We specialize in children’s dentistry and are experienced with children and how to minimize discomfort and help them through dental appointments and procedures.
If it’s any help, speaking as an experienced parent, this too shall pass. Maybe that is too philosophical for a dental web site though!
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