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Experiencing Pain Due To Shaking Of Teeth

good evening,

my 6yr old top tooth had been shaking and ready to come out, but this evening she bumped it and was in pain and on the verge if coming out. So this evening I pulled it out (not much of a pull and it come out) but now there is a fleshy piece hanging down...what should i do?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi! welcome to Healthcaremagic.
I read your query. A tooth is attached to gums by periodontal ligaments. During natural shedding process there is gradual breakdown of these attachments leading to tooth fall. Since you did it by force a few remaing ligaments may be left sticking and are hanging out. Gradually it would be shed off or get molded. But if its causing any problem in eating or is inflamed, then you can visit a dentist and get it removed. Its a small procedure done with local anesthesia. Post that she may need antibiotic and paunkiller for 2-3 days.
Hope the answer helps you. Thank you!
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Experiencing Pain Due To Shaking Of Teeth

Hi! welcome to Healthcaremagic. I read your query. A tooth is attached to gums by periodontal ligaments. During natural shedding process there is gradual breakdown of these attachments leading to tooth fall. Since you did it by force a few remaing ligaments may be left sticking and are hanging out. Gradually it would be shed off or get molded. But if its causing any problem in eating or is inflamed, then you can visit a dentist and get it removed. Its a small procedure done with local anesthesia. Post that she may need antibiotic and paunkiller for 2-3 days. Hope the answer helps you. Thank you!