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Care of the
Mouth after Local Anesthetic
Please do not hesitate to call the
office if there are any questions.
Care of the Mouth after Trauma
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to call the office if there are any questions.
Care of the Mouth after Extractions
Bleeding - Some bleeding is to be expected. If unusual or sustained bleeding occurs, place cotton gauze firmly over the extraction area and bite down or hold in place for fifteen minutes. This can also be accomplished with a tea bag. Repeat if necessary.
Pain - For discomfort use Children's Tylenol, Advil, or Motrin as directed for the age of the child. If a medicine was prescribed, then follow the directions on the bottle.
Please do not hesitate
to contact the office if there are any questions.
By forming a thin covering over the pits and fissures, sealants keep out plaque and food, thus decreasing the risk of decay. Since, the covering is only over the biting surface of the tooth, areas on the side and between teeth cannot be coated with the sealant. Good oral hygiene and nutrition are still very important in preventing decay next to these sealants or in areas unable to be covered. Your child should refrain from eating ice or hard candy, which tend to fracture the sealant. Regular dental appointments are recommended in order for your child's dentist to be certain the sealants remain in place.
The American Dental
Association recognizes that sealants can play an important role in
the prevention of tooth decay. When properly applied and
maintained, they can successfully protect the chewing surfaces of
your child's teeth. A total prevention program includes regular
visits to the dentist, the use of fluoride, daily brushing and
flossing, and limiting the number of times sugar-rich foods are
eaten. If these measures are followed and sealants are used on the
child's teeth, the risk of decay can be reduced or may even be
eliminated!
Oral Discomfort after a Cleaning A thorough cleaning unavoidably produces some bleeding and swelling and may cause some tenderness or discomfort. This is not due to a "rough cleaning" but, to tender and inflamed gums from insufficient oral hygiene. We recommend the following for 2-3 days after cleaning was performed:
1) A warm salt water rinse 2 - 3 times
per day
2)
For discomfort use
Children's Tylenol, Advil, or Motrin as
Please do not hesitate
to contact the office if the discomfort persists for more than 7
days or if there are any questions.
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