If your child has had a tooth extracted, it’s important to follow the guidelines provided here.
On the day of the tooth extraction
- Your child should not touch or disturb the socket where the tooth was.
- Ensure your child does not play with their mouth, or where it feels numb.
- Make sure your child doesn’t run around or play sport.
- Avoid hot foods and drinks.
- Only have soft foods.
- Make sure your child only rinses their mouth very gently.
- If there is a lot of bleeding, place a rolled piece of gauze (provided) over the socket and bite gently for 20 minutes.
- If your child’s mouth is very sore, either Paracetamol or Ibuprofen can be taken (do not exceed the recommended amount and do not take aspirin).
- Prop your child’s head up with an extra pillow at night.
The day after the extraction
It’s important to rinse your child’s mouth with a glass of lukewarm water containing a teaspoon of salt after eating. Make sure your child also takes care while brushing their teeth and ensuring they are clean.
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What about the sutures?
If sutures (stitches) have been placed in your child’s mouth, don’t worry as these will dissolve and fall out by themselves.