Contact Numbers:
First contact is your own Dentist
NHS 111 111
Musgrove Park Hospital (Taunton) 01823 333 444 Ask for ENT
Somerset Dental Advice Line 0300 123 7691
Royal United, Bath 01225 428331 Ask for ENT
Yeovil Hospital Day Theatre 01935 384339 No out of hour’s dental department
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First 24 hours:
A local anaesthetic is often used during surgery. This means that the child’s mouth will feel numb for the next few hours after the operation, which can be a confusing sensation to the child.
Swelling is a normal response to surgery and may last for several days. No hot or cold packs recommended.
Pain relief:
To aid in the recovery after the child’s dental surgery we advise that the use of regular painkillers of Calpol / ibuprofen for the next 2-3 days.
Medicine given: Drug name Time Next dose due
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A soft diet is recommended for 24hrs, this can be the following foods: (Nothing too hot or too cold)
Soft cooked vegetables Soup (not too hot) Mashed Banana Scrambled eggs
Macaroni and cheese Mash Potato Jelly Yoghurt
Foods that are not recommended for 24 hours:
Crisps Chips Rice
Couscous Biscuits Nuts
Other 24hr advice:
- Please avoid drinking straws, fingers in mouth, gargling and swilling of drink around the mouth.
- Soft brush to the teeth avoiding the sockets.
What to do if bleeding should occur.
- With the bite pack provided, remove from the packet and dampen with water
- Place into the mouth where you can see the bleeding socket.
- Sit with your child in an upright position for around 5-10 min
- After 5-10 min remove the gauze gently.
- If bleeding has not stopped repeat this for the second time.
- If they cannot tolerate the bite pack, you can use the glove provided and put gentle pressure on the socket with your finger.
- If both techniques should fail after the second attempted, please contact the numbers highlighted.
Ref: 10/21/140
Review: 10/23
