Abstract: An apparatus for pulling loose teeth having a releasably attachable decorative element for soothing the patient. The apparatus of the present invention provides a first arm and a second arm each with a decorative end and a tool end wherein the first and second arms are connected at the decorative ends. The tool ends of the first and second arms are moveable between a first position, wherein the tool ends of the first and second arms are adapted to disengage the tooth, and a second position, wherein the tool ends of the first and second arms are adapted to engage the tooth. A decorative element is releasably attachable to the decorative end of the first and second arms.