Closely monitor your child for the next 2 hours after the procedure.
Keep your child on a soft or liquid diet until the local anesthesia has completely worn off.
If the procedure was performed on the lower jaw, your child’s tongue, teeth, lip, and the surrounding area may experience numbness or loss of sensation.
If the procedure was done on the upper jaw, the teeth, lip, and surrounding tissue may also feel numb or unresponsive.
Avoid hot or cold foods and drinks that may irritate the treated area.
Encourage your child to avoid biting or chewing on the treated side.
If you notice any swelling or discomfort, apply a cold compress to the affected area.
Encourage your child to rinse their mouth with warm salt water to help reduce any swelling or discomfort.
Contact the dental office if you notice any signs of infection or severe pain.
Post-op Care After Extractions
Avoid actions that could injure the lips, tongue, or cheek when they are numb or asleep (scratching, chewing, sucking, rubbing)
Closely monitor the child to prevent injury
Avoid rinsing the mouth for several hours
Limit excessive spitting
Avoid carbonated drinks (Coke, Sprite, etc.) for the rest of the day
Do not drink through a straw
Keep fingers and tongue away from the extraction area to ensure proper healing
