Should I Pull My Child’s Loose Tooth or Let It Fall Out on Its Own?

Child showing loose baby tooth with parent deciding whether to pull it at Bite Squad Dental of NYC Brooklyn

Medically reviewed by Dr. Yury Slepak, DDS – Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist (Diplomate, ABPD) | 20+ Years Experience | Last Updated: March 2026 In most cases, you should let a loose baby tooth fall out on its own. Pulling a tooth before it is ready can cause unnecessary pain, bleeding, and increase the risk of infection. […]