I'm an adult (21 yrs old, really, but you know) but i still have a baby tooth. It's a molar, without an adult tooth underneath it, which is why I've never lost this tooth. However, about a year ago, the tooth started to chip along the gum line, which has been a real problem. Food and plaque are constantly getting stuck inside the tooth which is realllllyyy gross and requires a lot of time to clean. About a couple weeks ago the tooth became loose, and now cleaning it means that the tooth starts to wiggle and because of that, it's now really loose. If i still had dental insurance I'd go see a dentist immediately, but I just graduated from college and have yet to secure a decent job with benefits. So I was wondering should I just pull the tooth and be done with the matter? Thanks in advance.
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If it is loose, and you don't mind, it is ok to pull it....as it was a baby tooth, the roots are mostly resorbed now, and is probably being held in place by tissue (that is why it is loose).... You can ice it, then keep wiggling it, it will probably feel better once it is out and you can keep the area clean. There will probably be a little bleeding, and after it is out you can bite on a clean gauze or wash cloth to control that.... Not to worry.....you've done this before, but its been a few years!!
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