After anaesthesia – attention to the child
After treatment, anaesthesia of the tooth will persist for some time, during which the child will not feel the cheek, lip, and sometimes the tongue. Therefore, it is very important to ensure that the child does not get hurt. Tell him/her clearly that he/she would not chew an unfeeling lip, cheek or tongue, because a painful bite can occur even in a very short time.
Recommendations
While your teeth are ‘’sleeping’, we recommend:
- Not to eat.
- Not specifically pinch or check numb tissues.
- If the child wishes, he/she can drink carefully, but beware, because the liquid can leak past.
What to do if the child has bitten off soft tissue?
If this happens, you will probably notice a swelling on the face. Soft tissues can be covered with whitish plaque and bleed. After the anaesthesia has passed, the bitten-off area may be painful. In this case:
- You can chill the swollen cheek.
- Avoid spicy and hot food.
- You can give pain medication or apply healing, pain-relieving mucosal ointments to the affected area (consult a pharmacist).
