{"id":361,"date":"2024-10-02T19:54:52","date_gmt":"2024-10-02T19:54:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casperchildrensdental.com\/blog\/?p=361"},"modified":"2024-10-14T19:58:12","modified_gmt":"2024-10-14T19:58:12","slug":"what-to-do-after-childs-tooth-extraction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casperchildrensdental.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/02\/what-to-do-after-childs-tooth-extraction\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Do After Your Child\u2019s Tooth Extraction"},"content":{"rendered":"
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After your child\u2019s troublesome tooth is extracted, you\u2019ll probably both feel relieved. You might even want to take a nap on the couch once you get back home! While this is actually a great post-extraction \u201cactivity,\u201d when the two of you wake up, you\u2019ll likely be faced with the question, \u201cnow what?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your little one is going to need some help during their tooth extraction<\/a> recovery. Keep reading so you\u2019ll know what to expect and how to respond!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Review Your Pediatric Dentist\u2019s Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You won\u2019t have to worry about your pediatric dentist leaving you out on a limb. Before you leave their office, they\u2019ll provide you with detailed care instructions<\/a> for your child\u2019s recovery. Sometimes, though, a long day and decreasing adrenaline can fog up the brain. It\u2019s a good idea to review your pediatric dentist\u2019s recommendations when you return home \u2013 if you\u2019re the type to keep a planner, now\u2019s also the time to jot down anything that\u2019ll help you stay organized for the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stock Up on Child-Friendly Pain Relievers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tooth extractions often help alleviate dental pain caused by a deep infection or other complication. However, until your child\u2019s treatment site has had some time to heal, they\u2019ll likely be sore. Over-the-counter pain relievers should be fine for them to take \u2013 as long as you pay attention to the label and follow dosage instructions!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Handling R & R: Rest and Restlessness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like with any medical procedure, rest and relaxation<\/em> are an important part of the healing process. Strenuous activities could also dislodge your child\u2019s extraction site blood clot, which would be a painful dental problem. But most kids are going to feel restless before too long! Try to encourage calmer forms of play and entertainment, such as watching their favorite movie, having story time, or making arts and crafts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make Sure Their Oral Hygiene is Good<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Brushing and flossing are always important, but after a tooth extraction, they\u2019re especially vital for preventing infection. Make sure your child is brushing twice daily and flossing at least once per day and show them how they can clean their teeth gently. Rough brushing or flossing could disturb their blood clot, so it\u2019s best to be careful and take oral hygiene<\/a> slow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t Hesitate to Call Your Pediatric Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Everyone needs help or reminders every now and then. If you find yourself at a loss for what to do during your child\u2019s tooth extraction recovery, don\u2019t hesitate to call your pediatric dentist for clarification. They\u2019re concerned about your child\u2019s oral health as well and would be happy to help you help them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Ryne S. Paulson<\/a> earned his doctorate of dental surgery from Creighton University, and is experienced in helping kids feel comfortable and at ease during treatment. His office is furnished with fun activities for kids waiting for their appointments, and he and his excellent team members foster a child-friendly environment. Dr. Ryne is here to help parents as well, though, so if you have any questions about your child\u2019s tooth extraction recovery, don\u2019t hesitate to contact<\/a> his office at 307-266-1997.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

After your child\u2019s troublesome tooth is extracted, you\u2019ll probably both feel relieved. You might even want to take a nap on the couch once you get back home! While this is actually a great post-extraction \u201cactivity,\u201d when the two of you wake up, you\u2019ll likely be faced with the question, \u201cnow what?\u201d Your little one […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-361","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.casperchildrensdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/361","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.casperchildrensdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.casperchildrensdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.casperchildrensdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.casperchildrensdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=361"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.casperchildrensdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/361\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":364,"href":"https:\/\/www.casperchildrensdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/361\/revisions\/364"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.casperchildrensdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=361"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.casperchildrensdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=361"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.casperchildrensdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=361"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}