Chewed on lip while numb
Unfortunately, some times young children will bite and chew on their numb lip after a dental appointment. If this happens to your child, you may see swelling and a redish-white area of traumatized tissue.
Treatment recommendations include
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cold pack on the lip for 10 minutes, repeat 2-3 time with 20 minute break between applications (try a popsicle).
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Children's Tylenol or Children's Motrin as needed.
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Bland soft diet for 3-5 days.
Children will usually heal quickly, it will take about a week for the traumatized tissue to completely heal.
If you have additional questions or concerns please call our office at (904)829-6321
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