Should I Pull Out My Child’s Loose Tooth? Forget tying your child’€™s loose tooth to a piece of string and attaching it to a doorknob (Or a foam dart gun. Or even a drone.). There is an easier and safer way to help your child wiggle that loose tooth free. Find out how in this Ask an ADA Dentist€ video question. For more dental health visit www.mouthhealthy.org/askanadadentist