Normally, your child won’t experience pain from a loose tooth. If their tooth is painful, it’s possible that they have tooth decay or an injury. Just to be safe, take your child to the dentist to make sure they’re okay. The dentist may decide to pull or treat the tooth themselves. Try not to worry because it’s likely that everything is just fine. If you know your child has experienced a mouth injury, they may need dental care. Your dentist will examine your child’s mouth to figure out if the tooth is loose because of the injury or because it’s time for the tooth to fall out. Then, they’ll help you decide how to treat the loose tooth. They may recommend you go ahead and pull the tooth, but they might also recommend alternative treatments. You likely won’t need to worry about this, but it’s possible for the tooth to break off as you remove it. If this happens, your child needs immediate care because the fragments could cause pain or lead to an infection. Take your child to the dentist to get the fragments removed. Fragments occur more often after a tooth is injured. It’s totally normal for the socket to bleed after you pull the tooth, so try not to worry. However, the bleeding should stop after about 15 minutes of pressing gauze into the socket. Check the bleeding after 15 minutes. If the socket is still bleeding, go to the doctor, an urgent care center, or the emergency room so a doctor can help. A dentist or doctor can help stop the bleeding, so don’t worry. Your child likely won’t develop an infection, so try not to worry about it. However, you need to take them to the dentist immediately if you notice signs of a possible infection. The dentist will help them get the treatment they need to feel better. Go to the dentist immediately if you have the following symptoms:  Fever Pain Bad breath Unpleasant taste in your mouth
Take your child to the dentist if they have tooth pain. Visit the dentist if the tooth is loose because of an injury. Go to the dentist immediately if tooth fragments remain. Get emergency treatment if the socket bleeds longer than 15 minutes. See the dentist if you notice signs of an infection.