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Hi doctors, my brother (7years old) accidentally hit his teeth on the side of the sofa and it's moving a little. should we yank it?

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Dr. Joel Doyon answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Cosmetic

NO!!!!: No. It's normal for a tooth to be loose after being hit, but it will tighten up, unless it's a baby tooth. It you aren't sure, see a dentist to have it evaluated.

Dr Ferguson and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/19/2020

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A member asked:

Hi doctors, my brother (7years old) accidentally hit his teeth on the side of the sofa and it's moving a little. should we yank it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joel Doyon answered

Dr Ferguson and another doctor agreed

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