Your child has just had a kids tooth extraction at TRUE SMILE Dental Centre in Abu Dhabi. For parents in Abu Dhabi, this guide covers kids tooth extraction aftercare — simple steps, normal recovery signs, and when to contact your dentist. With gentle care at home, healing will be quick and comfortable.
What You Should Do After the Extraction
Here are the simple steps that help your child feel comfortable and ensure smooth healing after the procedure.
- Help protect the area. For the first few hours, gently remind your child not to touch the extraction site with their fingers or tongue.
- Keep the day calm and quiet. Skip running, sports, or any energetic play. Resting today supports proper clot formation and faster recovery.
- Support them with pain relief, if needed. As the numbness fades, some discomfort is normal. Give only the pain medication recommended by your dentist to keep your child comfortable and relaxed.
- Pause eating for at least two hours. This allows the blood clot to form securely and protects the healing area.
- Choose cool, soft foods for the first 24 hours. Yogurt, smoothies, mashed potatoes, and other gentle textures work well. Encourage your child to avoid chewing on the side where the tooth was removed.
- Stay away from hot or fizzy drinks. Heat and carbonation can disturb the healing process, so water or cool, non-carbonated options are best today.
- Avoid brushing or rinsing for six hours. Let the area rest completely right after the extraction.
- Start gentle brushing later. After six hours, your child can brush carefully with a soft toothbrush, avoiding the extraction site. Rinse only with plain water or a mild product if your dentist recommends it.
What’s Normal After the Procedure
Mild pain or discomfort once the anesthesia wears off. Follow your dentist’s pain management recommendations.
Slight bleeding or pink saliva within the first few hours is completely normal.
Mild swelling of the cheek or lip near the extraction site may appear and can increase slightly over the next 2–3 days before going down.
Difficulty eating or speaking for a short time is common, especially in younger children.
When to Call the Dentist
Contact TRUE SMILE Dental Centre if your child experiences:
- Persistent or heavy bleeding after 6 hours.
- Severe pain not relieved by medication.
- Swelling continues to grow after 3 days.
- Fever or signs of infection (bad smell, pus, or unusual taste).
Our pediatric dental team in Abu Dhabi is always ready to help ensure your child’s healing is smooth and stress-free.
