IS THE JUST APPLYING A “NUMB CREAM” SUFFICIENT FOR REMOVAL OF A LOOSE BABY TOOTH?
No. Although the tooth appears to be loose, gum tissue may still be attached to the tooth. Sometimes the root may be partially resorped. “Numb cream” only numbs the surface of the gums and does not penetrate deep enough to block off pain. A local anaesthetic is necessary to completely numb the nerve and make the extraction painless. Many children have been badly traumatized by the application of just the numb cream. The pain can be excruciating. Do not allow your child to experience this.
