Dental extractions are
typically done on adults, but your children could also benefit from
this treatment. In general, pediatric dentists might end up taking
out baby teeth if they don’t allow enough space for the growth of
permanent teeth. After the procedure, you should see to it that your
child recovers quickly.
Call the School
Have your child rest at
home at least the day immediately after the extraction; call up his
school and request that he be absent for the day. At home, you can
efficiently monitor the condition of his extraction and ensure that
it doesn’t get infected. If he absolutely needs to be in school,
however, just make sure that he doesn’t physically exert himself.
Bleeding Control
You should have a piece
of surgical cotton for him to bite on immediately after the surgery–
this will help control the bloodflow and facilitate the clotting
process. Tell him to keep biting gently every time he tastes blood on
his mouth. Moreover, don’t let him brush his teeth for up to 12
hours after the surgery.
Food to Take
During the first day
after the surgery, feed him only soup and non-dairy liquid foods. For
the subsequent days, he should be able to tolerate soft food (still
non-dairy). Don’t be tempted to give him a straw to drink water
with; the sucking might prevent the blood clot from taking full
effect, which could impede recovery.
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