A boy in Vietnam thought of an inventive way to remove a loose tooth - by using a wooden crossbow.

Video captured on April 19 in Lao Cai province shows the child holding the crossbow – which is almost too large for him – with a string attached to his tooth.

The boy's father gives him tips and guidance but the child reportedly wanted to be the one to pull the trigger.

The brave kid pulls the trigger and his tooth can be seen hanging from the string.

He is seen smiling as he inspects his now gapped-tooth smile.