Visiting the dentist on a regular basis is often scary enough for
children. So imagine if it is oral surgery. When you child is having
any kind of pediatric dental surgery it is understandable for them to be
uneasy or even outright terrified. Fear of pain is a natural response.
They often have questions about "being put to sleep," about how much it
will hurt, and how long it will take. This all depends on the type of
procedure your child is having and the kind of anesthesia that will be
used.
As a parent, you can help your child feel less anxious and more comfortable by prepping them for what is about to happen. Usually, the more they understand what is going on the less their imaginations are running wild in the wrong direction.
Here are 5 things to expect when you child has dental surgery.
1. Before the surgery an anesthesiologist will go over your child's medical history and information in detail so that you can make the right choice regarding anesthetic medications tailored specifically to your child's individual needs. Usually this is on a day before the actual surgery. This will also give your child a chance to be in the place where the surgery will be.
2. Anesthesiologist say that in some instances they will order additional tests such as X-rays or blood or laboratory tests to help figure out the best possible personalized anesthetic plan for your child. A lot of things are tailored toward the type of procedure you are having.
3. Tell Your Child the Truth
Many children like to know what is going to happen. You may be tempted to tell more pleasant stories to comfort your child. Medical professionals say lying about the procedure means they may not be prepared when you arrive for the appointment. Children prefer to know the situation around them because it makes them feel safer. Give a truthful answer to any question when it comes to the procedure.
4. Don't Tell Your Child the Whole Truth
This part might sound a little confusing. Children certainly need to know things about the procedure but not every little thing, doctors say. Sometimes providing too many details can only make your child more anxious. The suggestion is to give them a broad, very general idea of what the procedure will be like. This way the child knows enough about the procedure that it will ease their imagination.
5. After the procedure when under general anesthesia, doctors say it is not uncommon for your child to have some minor bleeding from the mouth, nausea, discomfort of the mouth and jaw, a slight rise in temperature for 24 hours, a little drowsiness and temporary effects on sleep and eating.
Remember to check with your doctor before taking any treatment or medical remedy.
As a parent, you can help your child feel less anxious and more comfortable by prepping them for what is about to happen. Usually, the more they understand what is going on the less their imaginations are running wild in the wrong direction.
Here are 5 things to expect when you child has dental surgery.
1. Before the surgery an anesthesiologist will go over your child's medical history and information in detail so that you can make the right choice regarding anesthetic medications tailored specifically to your child's individual needs. Usually this is on a day before the actual surgery. This will also give your child a chance to be in the place where the surgery will be.
2. Anesthesiologist say that in some instances they will order additional tests such as X-rays or blood or laboratory tests to help figure out the best possible personalized anesthetic plan for your child. A lot of things are tailored toward the type of procedure you are having.
3. Tell Your Child the Truth
Many children like to know what is going to happen. You may be tempted to tell more pleasant stories to comfort your child. Medical professionals say lying about the procedure means they may not be prepared when you arrive for the appointment. Children prefer to know the situation around them because it makes them feel safer. Give a truthful answer to any question when it comes to the procedure.
4. Don't Tell Your Child the Whole Truth
This part might sound a little confusing. Children certainly need to know things about the procedure but not every little thing, doctors say. Sometimes providing too many details can only make your child more anxious. The suggestion is to give them a broad, very general idea of what the procedure will be like. This way the child knows enough about the procedure that it will ease their imagination.
5. After the procedure when under general anesthesia, doctors say it is not uncommon for your child to have some minor bleeding from the mouth, nausea, discomfort of the mouth and jaw, a slight rise in temperature for 24 hours, a little drowsiness and temporary effects on sleep and eating.
Remember to check with your doctor before taking any treatment or medical remedy.
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