How to pull a tooth with dental floss the right way

If you're wondering how to pull a tooth with dental floss, you're probably dealing with a kid who has a wiggly incisor that's hanging on by a thread. It's that classic childhood moment—the tooth is distracting them during dinner, they can't stop poking it with their tongue, and they just want it out so the Tooth Fairy can finally make a visit. While the old "string and doorknob" trick is the stuff of cartoons and legends, using dental floss is actually a bit more controlled, as long as you do it correctly and safely. ...

February 22, 2026 · 7 min · Miranda Rademaker