Is it safe to pull your own tooth out?
While this may work in some cases, it's not a good solution for everyone. In fact, it can actually make the underlying problem worse. When you pull your own tooth, you may damage the roots of the tooth or even break the jawbone. You may also cause an infection by leaving part of the tooth still in your mouth.
How do you pull a tooth out without it hurting?
Many people think that any time a tooth aches, you should pull it. Unfortunately, pain is not a great indicator of the need for tooth extraction. Severe toothaches do not always require extraction, and sometimes teeth with no pain at all do.
Should I pull my tooth out if it hurts?
You will get a local anesthetic to numb the area around the tooth so you do not feel pain. Your dentist may loosen the tooth in the gum using a tooth removal instrument called an elevator. Your dentist will then place forceps around the tooth and pull the tooth out from the gum.