“Boys will be boys,” says mother about her husband’s unusual tooth removal

When a child begins to lose teeth, it is an important milestone both for the parents, who realize that their responsibilities to the Tooth Fairy now come into play, and for the child, who looks forward to the Tooth Fairy's upcoming visits.

The loss of milk teeth is a sign of growth, a critical moment that sets the direction for a child's development.

Children generally “lose their teeth at around age six and can expect their last baby teeth to have fallen out by age 12. Remember, this is a general estimate. Some children lose their teeth as early as age 4, while others may not lose their first tooth until age 7.” (The Super Dentists)

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A father took an unusual approach and helped his seven-year-old son pull out his loose tooth.

It is said that children should not pull out their loose teeth, but rather let them fall out naturally and at their own pace. But we all know that too often children do things they shouldn't do.

In this case, a father-son duo proved that sometimes boys just stay boys.

A mother filmed her husband tying a thread to her son's loose tooth. The other end of the thread was attached to a toy gun, and their intention only became clear afterwards: the father wanted to use the toy gun to shoot the tooth out of the boy's gums.

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Little Siba's tooth was loose; his father helped him pull it out four days before his seventh birthday.

It was an innocent moment of bonding between father and son, but we do not recommend trying this at home. If you are unsure about your child's oral health, it is better to consult a dentist.

Check out the video below, courtesy of TikTok.

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