...Or try to get it loose by myself? I'm terrified even thinking about a tooth extraction.. not for the pain. Just for the anxiety. If it is possible to loosen it safely myself.. do you have any tips? I have braces, and my orthodontist mentioned that I need to pull it out before my treatment goes any further (no new wires, chains, ect). Thanks.
2007-10-24 14:41:52 · 4 answers · asked by JJ 4 in Health ➔ Dental
I'm 14. The tooth is a baby molar. I've had trouble like this on my last four baby teeth... I should have lost it a couple of years ago.
2007-10-24 14:48:23 · update #1
Just wiggle it. Use a twisting motion, then a figure 8 pushing motion. That'll stretch the rest of the ligaments so it loosens. If it's too tender try sucking on ice to superchill your mouth.
I always tell my patient's that they can pay me a hundred bucks or they can do it themselves
2007-10-24 15:58:50 · answer #1 · answered by Helen DDS 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You didn't mention your age. But you definitely need to get it out so you can get on with the ortho treatment. Make the appointment. In the meantime, keep trying to pull it yourself...
2007-10-24 14:46:00 · answer #2 · answered by dental asst 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is not bothering you I don't see why he wants to pull it. Unless it is in the way of your permanent teeth coming in.
2007-10-24 14:46:07 · answer #3 · answered by kipper 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
just ask your dentist to be sure as to what you should do.
2007-10-24 14:47:07 · answer #4 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋