what is the best way to help my 5 year old's loose tooth to come out?
150048
you leave it alone and let nature take it's course. baby teeth are there to make sure the adult teeth are in a good alignment with the gums and other teeth. to try to "speed up" the removal of the baby teeth is to expect future dental vists for braces and other cosmetic surgeries.
75922
Make your son/daughter swallow/eat a big spoon of gelatin.\nThen make a cube of gelatin (approx. a small nut size) and put the capsule inside it.\nAs a matter of fact, you should let your son/daugher to put it inside the cube, just to let him/her participate of the trick. \nAsk him/her to swallow it. At this point he/she'll know that he/she is able to swallow medium-size bits, like the gelatin cube is.
936935
If you can't buy an over the counter tooth pain reliever (ambesol or other topical to put on the tooth and gums), I would put ice on it.  It's only going to be temporary.  In the old days, people without medical care pulled the tooth - but that's not something I'd advocate if you can go to a free clinic.
496512
Just my 2 cents\n\nMake sure he doesn't have a hidden infection.  A lot of parents just look at the teeth.  Make sure you lift his lip up and look at the loose gum tissue.  It can take a month or more to develop an infection, he could develop a little lump.  If it happens then take him to the Dr. \n\nAbout the advice above.\nBaby root canals are not like adult root canals.  Just because the tooth will fall out is not a reason to not do the standard treatment.  We do these things for a reason. Some people think we just want to scam you, If your child looses a tooth pre-maturely his jaw, in this case the maxilla may not grow enough,  Hell with todays diets it's hard to get them to grow as it is.  It pisses me off when people make up stuff.  \n\nGood Question
656753
If it wasn't a baby tooth that fell out, there might be roots or something in there that are getting infected.  But who knows?  Lots of things heal on their own.\n\nMake sure you're flushing it with enough water so there's NO tiny bits of food trapped in it.\n\nSwish with warm salt water every 2 hours... I think it's 1/4t.  per c. of water.\n\nAmbecil helps.\n\nMake a diluted solution of peroxide and warm water to swish with.\n\nAlso, a wet, cold tea bag placed on it and VERY gently bitten down.\n\nMake a blender drink with ice and juice.  Or just ice and water.\n\nGood luck.  Tooth pain is terrible.
477379
If the dentist says they have to pull it then I would trust their judgment. \n\nYou have a few options however. Ask them about root canals, and maybe getting a crown or veneer put on it.
586508
Two year old don't need a dentist to have their teeth cleaned !\nAnd if you insist on doing it give the child a dose of ARNICA 1000 a day before the appointment and a dose after the dental procedure its a homeopathic harmless remedy which makes your healing better and makes you feel good !
14576
Baby teeth that are extracted by the Dr. were done for a reason, this can be decay or overcrowding, or permanent teeth were coming in and the baby ones were not lost yet.\nSome children do not wiggle the baby teeth and we have to remove them when the new ones are ready to erupt, if this is so, then your child may just be late in geeting their teeth.\nIt is usually not something to be concerned with, especially if your child has regular dental care with a Pediatric dentist.
561700
Make it fun... bring her to the store and let her pick out her own tooth brush and paste.  I agree that you should let her try brushing your teeth, but also let her brush her own.  Why don't you make a habit of brushing them together?  And sing a song while doing it, or play her fave song on a radio nearby.  Brushing should last two minutes, which may seem like an eternity to her, the song will distract her.  Or try "dress up", (but in a dental way) buy latex gloves and brush your teeth with them on, she may like to pretend she's a dentist.  Kids LOVE those gloves.  Most of all be creative and fun, she will like to play a brushing game.   (and when you're all done, brag on what a big girl and good brusher she is, don't ever say anything negative even if she didn't do a good job.)
1086316
Go see a dentist ASAP... if they're loose, you're going to lose them.
321707
It depends on the personality of the child.  If the child is very clingy to the parent or shy, I recommend 4 years old.  If they aren't shy, go ahead & try them at 3.  Don't push the child to do too much at the first couple of visits, going to the dentist is FUN!! If you make it seem like a scary place, the child will develop fears over nothing!!  I've worked on children as young as 3, doing fillings & such, & they love coming to see us because we make it fun for them.  I ALWAYS recommend that after the first visit or two,  let the child go in the room by themselves.  Children have a tendecy to act up more if a parent is there with them. Good luck
908863
You probably don't have a problem.  My son's teeth are the same way.  A good cleaning and scaling should do the trick!  This is virtually painless.  They will take x-rays to be sure everything is okay.   I go every 6 months to avoid the build-up of plaque on the teeth and floss every day.  You have nothing to fear!!
658161
Call the dental offices & see if they are comfortable working on a child with autisim.  Some general dentists will put special needs people to sleep to do the work. Good luck
808037
Well I'm not an orthodontist or ever had braces but my friend had the same problem as you if you tooth is a little bit loose they will pull it but if its not there just put a Little metal bar over it in till it falls out.
962037
Use a dental dam. You can buy them online, at an adult shop, or occasionally at medical supply stores.\n\nIt's a sheet of latex original designed for dentists (they poke a hole in it, fit your tooth that they're working on through the hole, then spread the rest over your mouth to protect the rest)\n\nYou would hold that over her vagina and labia, get as big of a sheet as they come in, then put something tasty on the other side and go to town.
545479
I actaully had the same problem, i asked my dentist and he made a mouthpiece for me to wear at night. he said it is possible to push enough to make it fall out, though highly unlikely. my best advice would be to call you dentist. he may make you a plastic tray to wear when you sleep. it sould take about a week. good luck!
921533
Please go for the GA. \nThat's a lot of work for any child, and your son needs to have his confidence boosted dramatically. I wouldn't extract 4 baby teeth with oral sedative - it's just not enough for your child's needs, and any oral medication can be a bit unreliable. The GA is well woth the money.\nOnce he's fixed up under GA, then he shouldn't need any further work for a long time (hopefully never), and if he goes for regular check-ups, then you might do some simpler procedures under oral sedation.\nNaturally I hope the paedodontist will explore the reasons for this situation, so that you can give him a better outlook in the future. My guess is a diet of high sugar drinks. Encourage water. It would be terrible if he had to go thru this again as an adult. Perhaps consult a dietitian - they can be very good at analysing his diet and making helpful suggestions.