Post-Operative Instructions

ACTIVITY

Observe patient for remainder of the day or until fully recovered. The effects of sedation or anesthesia will usually disappear within 24-36 hours.
Limit patient to indoor, quiet activities until the effects of the anesthetic have subsided completely.
Judgment may be impaired during this time, so do not allow your child to swim, bike ride, or play with other children. Place a soft blanket on the floor for your child to sleep and observe him/her closely.

DIET

Today – give clear (“see-through”) liquids (e.g. apple juice, jello, clear soup, 7-up, Gatorade). Once clear liquids are tolerated, progress to a soft diet (e.g. applesauce, scrambled eggs, mashed potatoes, and soups) after 4-5 hours.
Tomorrow – maintain soft diet then progress to regular diet as tolerated.
NO dairy or citrus products for 24 hours after dental treatment.
If teeth were extracted, DO NOT use a straw.
If your child is not hungry, do not force him/her to eat, but encourage as much liquids as possible for the next 24 hours.

PAIN/FEVER MANAGEMENT

When a patient has had a full mouth dental rehabilitation, 2 to 3 days of discomfort is to be expected. Muscle aches and a sore throat may occur, similar to the flu. Careful oral hygiene must be observed during the healing period.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or Ibuprofen (Advil) are usually effective for pain management and should be taken at the first sign of pain according to dosage as recommended. DO NOT TAKE IF ALLERGIC TO THE ABOVE MEDICATIONS.
It is common for children with a fever of up to 101 degrees Fahrenheit to develop or the first 12 hours. Tylenol elixir ever 3 to 4 hours as directed on box with plenty of liquids will tend to alleviate this condition, as well as any pain.
If temperature exceeds 102 degrees Fahrenheit, please call Dr. Sophia Tan, DDS at 503-680-4406 immediately or bring your child to the nearest emergency room.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL
DR. SOPHIA TAN, DDS AT 503-680-4406