Child’s Dental Extractions Aftercare

Watch your child … your child should NOT bite or chew on their lip or tongue. Anesthetic will take 1-1/2 to 3 hours to wear off.

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Bite on gauze 30 minutes to 1 hour following the extraction. If bleeding continues, bite on the additional gauze provided an additional 30 minutes to 1 hour. If bleeding persists, call the office for additional instructions.

Don’t rinse or spit out the remainder of the day.

Do not use a straw or suck on mints or candy the remainder of the day.

To help alleviate discomfort, take an adult dose o)f Tylenol or Motrin (chewable or tablet) prior to the anesthetic wearing off.

Take prescribed medication as directed.

A clean mouth heals faster. However, use caution when cleaning the area of the extraction for 24-48 hours.

Adequate fluid intake and soft diet is important following the extractions for 24-48 hours.

Avoid all strenuous activity for the remainder of the day.

If pre-medication was taken, watch your child closely during all activities the remainder of the day.

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I’ve been going to Joplin Family Dental for 6-7 years. The staff are so friendly and helpful. And we love Dr. Kirk. My son is physically challenged and they’ve always really worked to make it the easiest possible. Beth, our hygienist, is super and we love her, too. As a formerly anxious dental patient, I highly recommend Joplin Family Dental.
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Always happy to see the folks in the reception desks. They are friendly and always willing to help as needed. They're genuinely interested in the welfare of my family. Lisa is my hygienist. She understands my particular needs and sees to it that they are met. I feel totally relaxed having Lisa delve around in my mouth. My experience with others within the practice are equally positive.
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I am always in the best of care when I visit my dentist and his dental technicians!!
I never dread or fear going to my appointment, because they are the best at making me comfortable!!
Dr. Paustian, Susan, and Becky have always done such a great job taking care of my teeth and making sure the procedure has been pain-free.

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Where to start, I’ve been a patient here for some time and while all the staff from the receptionist to my hygienist, Beth is great. Devon is my favorite. She’s very personal and caring and so knowledgeable I’m what she does. Definitely, in my opinion what keeps me coming back.
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