A family in China has devised a unique way to remove their son's loose baby teeth with a little help from their pet parrot.

Last year 21,825 tooth extractions were performed on children ... Kirsty said before her daughter's front baby teeth fell out they were badly decayed, but that the rest of her teeth were fine.

A viral video showed a parrot expertly extracting a child's rotten tooth, showcasing the bird's surprising dental skills.