Patient Instructions for Children After Tooth Removal

· Your child’s lip and tongue may be numb for as long as 4 hours. During this time children may bite their lip,

cheek or tongue without feeling pain. Please observe your child to help prevent unnecessary injury.

· Try to limit physical activity for the first 24 hours to allow a clot to form.

· Do not rinse vigorously for 24 hours. Rinse gently with water after eating and tooth brushing.

· Your child should drink plenty of fluids for 24 hours. Do Not drink through a straw.

· Control bleeding by holding gauze on the site with pressure. Moderate pressure should be maintained for 30 minutes.

Biting a tea bag can also stop bleeding.

· Eat a soft diet (such as soup, Jell-O, etc.) for the first 24 hours. Avoid very hot fluids.

· Give your child an appropriate child’s dose of Tylenol for pain or a slight fever.

· If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to call us at (919) 479-5800.

Thank you for trusting us with your child’s health!