To persuade a 5 year old child to have a tooth pulled out start by focusing on the positives and discuss with the 5 year old about how having the tooth pulled will help their mouth feel better and keep them healthy.
Let the 5 year old know that the procedure will not be painful and if possible visit the dentist beforehand to have the dentist show them about what the procedure is like.
Allowing the child to get comfortable with the dentist if they have time to do so can help.
Allow the 5 year old to take a plush toy with them if they have one to comfort them.
Have an honest and age-appropriate conversation with your 5 year old child about the tooth pulling procedure.
Explain why it's necessary to have the tooth pulled and reassure them that it won't be as scary as they might think.
Share stories of other kids who have gone through tooth extractions and came out with brave smiles.
For a tooth extract the child may be put to sleep or sedated for the tooth extraction depending on the child's age and the procedure and the child's anxiety level.
Local anesthesia is sometimes given which just numbs the area and eliminates pain without putting the child to sleep.
They can also use nitrous oxide to mildly sedate the child and make the child feel relaxed although they remain awake.
Or the child can be given general anesthesia where the child is asleep and unaware of the procedure.
A kids tooth extraction takes on average of 20 minutes to 40 minutes for one tooth.
Each additional tooth extraction can take another 5 to 15 minutes.
Before the kids tooth is extracted the dentist will take an X ray of the tooth and evaluate the position of the tooth roots and the condition of any surrounding bone.
Then the kid will be given anesthesia to desensitize the tooth in the problem area.
Next the tooth will be removed using instruments called elevators and forceps to loosen and remove the tooth.
The wound is then sealed with stitches.
The child should not feel any pain during the tooth extraction although they may feel some slight pressure.
The most painful tooth to extract is the Wisdom tooth and any other impacted teeth.
Wisdom teeth are very painful to extract because the wisdom teeth are located near major nerves and can be impacted with means it hasn't erupted properly.
The procedure to extract wisdom teeth is also complex and the root structure is often curved and has multiple roots which also makes it more difficult to remove.
Tooth decay and other previous restorations can also make a tooth fragile and more difficult to extract.
Due to their location and anatomy the lower molar teeth are typically the most difficult to extract.
Lower molar teeth have multiple roots, making removal from the jawbone more difficult.
Furthermore, the roots of lower molar teeth are frequently curved or twisted, making extraction more difficult.
Many of your front teeth are round, so they can often be removed without damaging any bone quite easily.
However most of your back teeth also have two or three roots and cannot just be “pulled out” without breaking something which makes them more difficult to pull.
A myth that the rotten teeth are easier to extract stems from the mistaken notion that weaker structures require less effort to remove.
In reality, the extraction process for rotten or dead teeth is more nuanced and affected by the tooth's condition, surrounding tissues, and overall oral health.