{"id":77,"date":"2021-09-12T18:45:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-12T18:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pedodentalspecialists.com\/blog\/?p=77"},"modified":"2026-02-23T20:35:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T20:35:38","slug":"childrens-tooth-extraction-in-garland-and-how-to-help-them-recover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pedodentalspecialists.com\/blog\/2021\/09\/12\/childrens-tooth-extraction-in-garland-and-how-to-help-them-recover\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Tips to Help Your Child Recover From a Tooth Extraction"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Learning your child needs to have a tooth removed may not be the most welcoming information their pediatric dentist can provide. However, the procedure is a lot more common than most parents realize. As you and your little one prepare for the day of their appointment, you\u2019ll need to know what you can do to help them recover from children\u2019s tooth extraction in Garland<\/a>. Here are four tips to keep in mind that will ensure optimal healing in the days and weeks following their procedure.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Avoid Food and Beverages Until Numbness Subsides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not all children receive the same amount of anesthesia when having a tooth removed. As a result, how long they will remain numb after their procedure will vary. Most will begin to feel normal after only a few hours. Until they no longer feel the effects of the anesthesia, it is best to avoid offering anything they can consume to prevent them from accidentally biting down on their tongue or cheek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make Sure They Don\u2019t Develop a Dry Socket<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once a tooth is extracted, a blood clot must form in the vacated socket to encourage proper healing. Your child will need to be mindful not to do anything that might cause the clot to dislodge. If it does, they will have what is known as a dry socket, which can be incredibly painful and increase your child\u2019s risk for an infection. To keep this from happening, make sure they do not practice any of the following for at least 24 hours:<\/p>\n\n\n\n