Giggles & Grace Pediatric DentistryGiggles & Grace Pediatric Dentistry
Once the services are rendered on your child it is very important to take care of your child to prevent any other infections or disability. Here are the details for the post treatment care.
Maintaining a good oral hygiene is a foundation to prevent any dental disease. Parental supervision plays a vital role in this regards and should always be taken care of.
Try not to eat or drink for at least 30 minutes. Can have some water but it cannot be warm or hot, as it can melt the fluoride. At our clinic, we offer funny or unique fluoride flavors, it may last for few hours but it is important to help teeth stay strong and healthy.
Fluoride varnish is usually placed after SDF application so try not to let your child eat or drink for 30 minutes. It is important to remember the root cause of cavity and to work on great oral hygiene practices at home by brushing and flossing. Discoloration on soft tissues (tongue, gums, lips) are temporary and should resolve in a few days to weeks.
No other precautions are necessary but avoid any sticky or chewy foods for 24 hours.
Avoid any sticky or chewy foods for 24 hours. It can be normal to feel some discomfort afterwards, but it’s important to try to see if your child is progressively improving.
Avoid any sticky or chewy foods for 24 hours. Avoid hot, spicy, or crunchy foods. A soft diet is recommended. In this process local anesthesia was applied, so after sometime your child can feel strange, let your child know regarding it and distract them.
Commonly it can cause nausea or vomiting, at our office Oxygen will be given to normalize the body. Some child feel bit tired. Try to avoid sports or high breathing exercise after the procedure for few days.
Dr. Pham follows up to make sure you and your child are doing well and to answer any questions. Please do not hesitate to contact the office with any questions–we are here to help you!