Fillings
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Stainless Steel Crowns
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Extractions
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The numbness should last about 2-3 hours. Your child shouldn't chew while the area is numb, but can drink or eat soft foods (milkshakes, ice cream, soup, etc.)
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If your child should experience any soreness, you may give Tylenol or children's Ibuprophen.
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Fillings may be sensitive for several days after placement. If this sensitivity persists, please call our office.
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The numbness should last about 2-3 hours. Your child shouldn't chew, but can drink.
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For soreness over the next day or two, you may give your child Tylenol. If soreness persists, please call our office.
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Your child should keep the area along the gum-line clean. He or she may need help with brushing for 2-3 days.
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Your child should avoid sticky, chewy candy; this is very important with stainless steel crowns. (Example - Jolly Ranchers, Now and Later's, Starbursts).
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The numbness should last about 2-3 hours. Your child shouldn't chew, but can drink.
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Your child will be biting on gauze and should continue to for at least 10 minutes.
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You may give Tylenol as needed.
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Your child should only have soft foods for today.
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If permanent teeth are extracted, please avoid carbonated drinks and straws for the rest of today. (Example: Coke, Dr. Pepper, Sprite, etc.).
Thank you for choosing our office for your child's dental needs.
