{"id":316,"date":"2022-04-07T19:46:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-07T19:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.castlerocksmiles.com\/blog\/?p=316"},"modified":"2022-05-26T19:47:17","modified_gmt":"2022-05-26T19:47:17","slug":"how-to-help-your-child-heal-from-a-tooth-extraction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.castlerocksmiles.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/07\/how-to-help-your-child-heal-from-a-tooth-extraction\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Help Your Child Heal from a Tooth Extraction"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Believe it or not, tooth extractions have become a routine procedure for children as well. Even though you may want your little one\u2019s teeth to fall out naturally, certain complications can make that process difficult, resulting in issues that require intervention. While removing a tooth may sound scary, it can keep your child\u2019s smile strong and healthy for years to come! That said, here\u2019s how to care for your child after their procedure to ensure total comfort and proper healing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Be Mindful of Their Numbness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s hard to say how long your child will be numb because it truly depends on the amount and type of anesthesia they were given. Regardless, it\u2019s incredibly important that you keep them from biting their tongue or cheek while their mouth is numb. To that end, you should only offer drinks and liquid foods until the numbness goes away. If the sensation hasn\u2019t gone away after a few hours, you should contact your pediatric dentist.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stop Any Bleeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before your child leaves the office, a small piece of gauze will be placed on the extraction site to control and blot any bleeding. It should be left there for at least 45 minutes to help stop any bleeding. If there\u2019s still bleeding even after the gauze is removed, you should dampen it with warm water and place it on the extraction site again. Instruct your little one to bite down on the pad and apply gentle pressure for about 30 minutes. If that doesn\u2019t work, contact your pediatric dental care office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

After an extraction, a blood clot forms over the tooth socket to promote healing. To prevent the clot from becoming dislodged, your child should avoid:<\/p>\n\n\n\n