If your child wants to sleep, place them on their side with their chin up. Wake your child every hour and encourage them to have something to drink in order to prevent dehydration. At first it is best to give your child sips of clear liquids to prevent nausea. The first meal should be light and easily digestible.
If your child vomits, help them bend over and turn their head to the side to insure that they do not inhale the vomit.
Because we use local anesthetic to numb your child’s mouth during the procedure, your child may have the tendency to bite or chew their lips, cheeks, and/or tongue and/or rub and scratch their face after treatment. Please observe your child carefully to prevent any injury to these areas.
Please call our office for any questions or concerns that you might have.

7. Oral Discomfort after a Cleaning
Dental Prophylaxis or "dental cleaning" can cause some bleeding and swelling causing mild discomfort. This is not due to a "rough cleaning" but, to tender and inflamed gums from less than perfect home oral hygiene. If there is mild discomfort after your child's cleaning, we recommend:
1.) A warm salt water rinse 2 – 3 times per day (1 teaspoon of salt in 8 oz of warm water)
2.) Over the counter Children's Tylenol, Advil (ibuprofen) as directed for the age of the child.

Please do not hesitate to call the office if there are any questions.
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