“The doorknob method” is so culturally prominent that it’s practically a tooth-pulling folktale. The idea is simple enough: you tie one end of a string to your child’s loose baby tooth, tie the other end to a doorknob, and wham! shut the door, effectively sending the tooth flying. To kids this is a somewhat whimsical suggestion that could either be interpreted as a joke or a threat. To a parent, it can be downright terrifying!
If you’re looking for a safer, more comfortable way of removing your child’s bothersome wiggler, keep reading.
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