{"id":110,"date":"2022-12-12T16:48:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-12T16:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.northboroughdentalassociates.com\/blog\/?p=110"},"modified":"2023-01-12T16:51:05","modified_gmt":"2023-01-12T16:51:05","slug":"6-tips-help-child-heal-after-tooth-extraction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northboroughdentalassociates.com\/blog\/2022\/12\/12\/6-tips-help-child-heal-after-tooth-extraction\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Tips to Help Your Child Heal after a Tooth Extraction"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Getting a tooth removed<\/a> can be a trying experience for anyone. It may be especially difficult for young children, who tend to be sensitive to discomfort. If your little one will soon be undergoing a tooth extraction, you should prepare to take care of them while they are healing. Here are six practical tips to that end:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Monitor the Numbness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your child\u2019s mouth will be numbed during their procedure, and the numbness is likely to linger for at least a few hours after their appointment. During that time period, do not give your child any food \u2014 you do not want them to accidentally bite their tongue or cheek! It is fine to give them something to drink, as long as it is not too hot and is not served with a straw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the numbness lasts for more than a few hours, call your child\u2019s dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Know How to Handle Bleeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There might be some intermittent bleeding at the extraction site. To manage this, dampen a piece of clean gauze and have your child bite down on it with gentle pressure. Replace the gauze as necessary. If the bleeding continues for more than 30 minutes, alert your child\u2019s dentist to the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Protect the Blood Clot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A blood clot should form at the extraction site. Since it is an important part of the healing process, it should not be prematurely dislodged. To protect it, you should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n