ADA Accessibility Information
Accessibility

A
A

A

Post-Operative Oral Sedation Instructions
Wichita, KS



Post-Operative Oral Sedation Instructions provided by , , and in Wichita, KS at

•  Once home, your child will still be drowsy and must remain under adult supervision until fully recovered from the effects of the sedation. If your child wants to sleep, position your child on his/her side with the head supported and the chin up. During this period, check your child's breathing and airway every 3-5 minutes. If your child is snoring, reposition the head until the snoring disappears and your child breathes normally. If breathing becomes abnormal or you are unable to arouse your child, contact emergency services (911) immediately.

•  Nausea and vomiting are occasional side effects of sedation. If vomiting occurs, immediately clear the material from your child's mouth. Once again, be sure that breathing is normal. If breathing becomes abnormal or you are unable to arouse your child, contact emergency services (911) immediately. If vomiting persists for 20-40 minutes, contact our office immediately.

•  Your child may be drowsy for some time after the sedation appointment. Restrict activities for the remainder of the day. Prohibit potentially harmful activities such as bike riding, swimming, using playground equipment, or any activity where balance is important.

•  In addition to the sedative medications, we often use local anesthetic to numb the mouth during dental treatment. The numbness usually lasts 2-4 hours. Watch to see that your child does not bite, scratch, or injure the cheek, lips, or tongue during this time.

•  Children may be irritable after treatment. If this occurs, stay with your child and provide a calm environment. If you believe the irritability is caused by discomfort, you may give your child acetaminophen (Tylenol®) or ibuprofen (Motrin®, Advil®). Follow the instructions on the bottle for dosing based upon your child's age/weight.

•  Once your child is alert, you may give him/her sips of clear liquids to prevent nausea and dehydration. Small drinks taken repeatedly are preferable to large amounts. The first meal should be something light and easily digestible (eg, soup, Jell-O®, applesauce). Do not give fatty or spicy foods (e.g., French fries, tacos, salsa, milk, cheese, yogurt).

•  A slight fever (temperature to 100.5°F) is not uncommon after sedation. You may give your child acetaminophen (Tylenol®) or ibuprofen (Motrin®, Advil®). Follow the instructions on the bottle for dosing based upon your child’s age/weight. Because dehydration may cause a slight increase in temperature, clear fluids may help correct this condition. If a higher fever develops or the fever persists, call our office.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call our office at (316) 202-9629.

Download and print these instructions.
Use Adobe Acrobat Reader to view PDFs.

Office hours

Mon–Thurs 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Fri 7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Location

3933 N Maize Rd Suite 200
Wichita, KS 67101-9619

¡Hola!

Habla Español

Contact

Office (316) 202-9629
Fax (316) 202-0141

Copyright © 2017-2024 Tiny Teeth Pediatric Dentistry and WEO Media (Touchpoint Communications LLC). All rights reserved.  Sitemap | Privacy Policy
Post Op Oral Sedation Instructions - Wichita, KS • Tiny Teeth
Tiny Teeth Pediatric Dentistry, 3933 N. Maize Road, Suite 200 Wichita, KS 67101 : (316) 202-9629 : tinyteethwichita.com : 11/1/2024 : Key Phrases: Pediatric Dentist Wichita KS :