What are your best (easiest) tooth removal methods for kids?

My 11 year old is having an outrageously difficult time with a tooth that has been lose for over 6 months now. It just refuses to fall out on its own, even though there’s another tooth coming in, and it’s so painful that she can hardly bear to touch it. She keeps trying to numb it with orajel and pull it, but to no avail.

Any recommendations?

Note: I already tried to talk her into having the dental hygienist pull it but she was too scared.