Learn how to pull a tooth safely at home with this tutorial. Pulling a tooth is never a fun experience, but it's best to avoid the dentist whenever possible.
How to Pull a Tooth
We had a loose tooth on the homestead recently which ended in a joy filled visit from the “tooth fairy”, but I thought it would be best if I documented how to pull a tooth while it is fresh on my mind. Please keep in mind that pulling baby teeth or teeth that are very loose is ok, but a dentist should be consulted if there is any pain or unusual circumstances involving the tooth pulling (in other words, if you don't know why your tooth is falling out, consult a physician). Now that we have all that out of the way, let's learn how to pull a tooth the right way!
What You'll Need
- Gauze
- Over-the-counter pain reliever
Step 1. Determine the looseness of the tooth.
If the tooth is not loose at all, it would be best in this situation to call the dentist. Loose teeth, especially if it's already dangling, have a better chance of getting pulled out successfully. Baby teeth and teeth that are loose due to gum disease are easiest to extract.
Step 2. Brush your teeth to ensure that there are no extra food particles in the way.
Step 3. Grasp the tooth using the gauze pad and pull firmly.
If the tooth does not come out easily, it is advisable to stop this process and seek a dentist's help instead. Continuing to pull on a firmly embedded tooth may cause gum inflammation and cause you a lot of pain.
Step 4. Once the tooth is out, rinse and spit water a few times. Stop the bleeding by holding another piece of clean gauze over the extraction site and applying gentle pressure for a few minutes.
Warning: If the bleeding continues, is very heavy, or if you have significant pain, call your dentist or seek immediate medical attention.
Step 5. You may take an over-the-counter medication to numb the pain. Monitor your mouth and body for signs of infection.
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Signs of infection may include redness and swelling at the site of extraction, presence of a foul smell or pus in or near the tooth cavity and fever are signs of infection. Call a dentist immediately if you are experiencing any of these signs.
That’s all, fellow homesteaders! Did you enjoy our tutorial on how to pull a tooth? Let us know in the comments section below what troubles you had or what you did differently when pulling a tooth at home. Do you have a tooth-pulling technique that’s a staple on your homestead? Share it with us and we’ll give it a shot. We love doing DIY homesteading projects and becoming more self-reliant by learning more about how everything works around the homestead. That’s why Homesteading was created. We want all folks looking to lead a self-sufficient life, either on a homestead or in an urban environment, to come together and learn from each other! Of course, we welcome your help in creating a community of homesteaders. Come and share your homesteading tips and ideas, recipes and expect the best advice on self-reliance and homesteading trials from our team of long-time homesteaders, self-reliant wilderness, and preparedness experts. Want to write for Homesteading? Shoot us an e mail and make sure to stay in touch on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest!
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