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If your child received local anesthetic, the lips, cheeks, and tongue may stay numb for 2–4 hours (sometimes longer).
What is normal?
👀 Very Important – Prevent Biting: While numb, children may chew or suck on their lip, cheek, or tongue without realizing it. Please watch your child closely until feeling returns.
🥤Eating & Drinking: Wait until numbness is gone before eating. If your child is very hungry, offer soft foods and watch carefully. Avoid hot foods or drinks while numb.
😬 If your child bites their lip or cheek: Swelling or a white/yellow area can appear later. This can look scary but usually heals on its own in several days. Offer cold compresses, keep the area clean, and give children’s pain medicine as directed, if needed.
If your child received nitrous oxide (laughing gas) to help them relax, we gave oxygen afterward to clear it from their system. Most children feel back to normal within a few minutes.
What is normal? Your child might have:
🥤Eating & Drinking: If your child feels fine, you can return to normal foods.
🛌Activity: Normal activities are okay.
If your child received medication by mouth to help them stay relaxed and comfortable for dental treatment today, sleepiness can last for several hours. Because the medicine may still affect balance, judgment, and coordination, close supervision is required.
What is normal? Your child may:
🥤 Eating & Drinking: Start with clear liquids. If tolerated, progress to soft foods, then a regular diet. If nausea occurs, wait before offering more food.
🛌 Activity: No school today. Quiet indoor activity only today. No sports, playgrounds, bikes, swimming, or climbing. Your child may return to normal tomorrow.
🚨 Call us or seek medical care if you notice:
