Tiffany P. Green, DMD

Board Certified Pediatric Dentist

601-992-8000

101 Luckney Station , Flowood, MS 39232

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Caring for Your Child:

Space Maintainer Placement

 

 

Dr. Tiffany and her team celebrate your child’s successful dental visit!  We are honored to partner with you in building your child’s lifelong, happy, and healthy smile. To ensure a smooth and gentle recovery, please follow this guide carefully.

 

1. Managing Numbness (The First 1–3 Hours)

Not all patients will be numb

After the procedure, your child’s mouth may feel numb, tingly, or “fat” due to the gentle anesthetic used. This sensation is completely normal and is intended to keep your child comfortable while the effects last.

  • Supervision is Key: Carefully monitor your child for the next 1 to 3 hours, until the numbness has completely worn off.
  • Prevent Injury: Because children cannot feel their mouths during this time, they may accidentally bite or scratch their cheeks, lips, or tongue. Supervision helps prevent these accidental injuries.
  • Soft Diet Only: Offer only cool, soft foods—such as yogurt or smoothies—until all numbness has disappeared.

 

2. Comfort & Soreness

  • Adjustment Period: Minor discomfort is normal as the tooth adjusts to the new appliance. Speech usually normalizes within a week.
  • Pain Relief: If needed, use over-the-counter acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Motrin/Advil) based on your child’s weight.
  • Irritation: If the appliance feels sharp against the cheek, please let us know.

 

3. Protecting the Appliance (Foods to Avoid)

To prevent breakage, please help your child avoid these foods:

  • NO Sticky: Gum, caramel, taffy, gummies, licorice, toffee.
  • NO Hard/Crunchy: Nuts, popcorn, hard candy, ice.
  • NO Chewy: Tough meats or whole apples/carrots (please cut these into small pieces).

 

4. Daily Cleaning

Brushing: Brush 2–3 times daily with fluoride toothpaste, focusing on the bands and wires.

Flossing: Clean under wires using a floss threader or interdental brush.

Rinsing: Rinse with water after meals to clear debris.

 

When to Call Our Office

Movement: The appliance loosens or comes off.

Damage: Wires are broken, bent, or causing pain.

Pain: Severe pain or swelling occurs.

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Caring for Your Child:

Space Maintainer Placement

 

 

Dr. Tiffany and her team celebrate your child’s successful dental visit!  We are honored to partner with you in building your child’s lifelong, happy, and healthy smile. To ensure a smooth and gentle recovery, please follow this guide carefully.

 

1. Managing Numbness (The First 1–3 Hours)

Not all patients will be numb

After the procedure, your child’s mouth may feel numb, tingly, or “fat” due to the gentle anesthetic used. This sensation is completely normal and is intended to keep your child comfortable while the effects last.

  • Supervision is Key: Carefully monitor your child for the next 1 to 3 hours, until the numbness has completely worn off.
  • Prevent Injury: Because children cannot feel their mouths during this time, they may accidentally bite or scratch their cheeks, lips, or tongue. Supervision helps prevent these accidental injuries.
  • Soft Diet Only: Offer only cool, soft foods—such as yogurt or smoothies—until all numbness has disappeared.

 

2. Comfort & Soreness

  • Adjustment Period: Minor discomfort is normal as the tooth adjusts to the new appliance. Speech usually normalizes within a week.
  • Pain Relief: If needed, use over-the-counter acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Motrin/Advil) based on your child’s weight.
  • Irritation: If the appliance feels sharp against the cheek, please let us know.

 

3. Protecting the Appliance (Foods to Avoid)

To prevent breakage, please help your child avoid these foods:

  • NO Sticky: Gum, caramel, taffy, gummies, licorice, toffee.
  • NO Hard/Crunchy: Nuts, popcorn, hard candy, ice.
  • NO Chewy: Tough meats or whole apples/carrots (please cut these into small pieces).

 

4. Daily Cleaning

Brushing: Brush 2–3 times daily with fluoride toothpaste, focusing on the bands and wires.

Flossing: Clean under wires using a floss threader or interdental brush.

Rinsing: Rinse with water after meals to clear debris.

 

When to Call Our Office

Movement: The appliance loosens or comes off.

Damage: Wires are broken, bent, or causing pain.

Pain: Severe pain or swelling occurs.