Patient Instructions & Aftercare Guide
For detailed aftercare information following your child's procedure, find your treatment below. If you have any questions or concerns after your visit, don't hesitate to call us.
📞 McLean, VA: 703-752-2200 📞 Washington, DC: 202-331-3474
Tooth-Colored Fillings
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Numbness lasts 2–3 hours — supervise your child during this time
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Some sensitivity to hot, cold, or pressure is normal for a few days to weeks
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Avoid hard or sticky foods for the first 24 hours
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Contact us if bite feels uneven after a few days or sensitivity worsens after two weeks
Dental Sealants
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Eat and drink normally right away — no waiting needed
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Avoid hard, sticky, and chewy foods for the first 24 hours
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Bite may feel slightly different for a few days — this is normal
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Sealants protect chewing surfaces only — continue flossing between teeth
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Sealants last 3–5 years and are checked at every routine visit
Tooth Extraction
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Apply gauze with gentle pressure for 15–20 minutes after the procedure
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No spitting, rinsing, or straws for 2–3 hours after extraction
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Reduce activity level for 3–4 hours
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Cold soft foods for the first day — yogurt, smoothies, pudding, ice cream
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Avoid nuts, popcorn, and seeds until fully healed
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Children's Tylenol or Motrin as needed for discomfort
Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) — Drill-Free Cavity Treatment
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No dietary restrictions — your child can eat and drink right away
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Dark staining on the treated tooth is permanent and expected — it means it's working
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Any skin staining fades within 2–14 days on its own
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Mild gum irritation, if it occurs, resolves within 48 hours
Frenectomy
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White or yellowish appearance at the healing site for 1–2 days is normal
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Perform stretching exercises as demonstrated by Dr. Mohammadi — these are essential
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Infants can breastfeed or bottle feed immediately after the procedure
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Soft, cool foods for older children for the first 24–48 hours
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Children's Tylenol or Motrin as needed for discomfort
Sedation Dentistry
After nitrous oxide (laughing gas):
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Clears the system within minutes — no restrictions on eating, drinking, or activity
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Your child can return to school or normal activities immediately
After conscious oral sedation:
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Your child will be drowsy — plan for rest at home for the remainder of the day
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Soft foods and clear liquids only until fully alert
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No school, daycare, or physical activity until the following morning
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Do not leave your child unsupervised while any drowsiness remains
Questions After Your Visit?
If something doesn't seem right after your child's procedure, please call us. We would always rather hear from you than have you worry at home.
📞 McLean, VA: 703-752-2200 — Mondays 10am–6pm, Tuesdays 11:30am–6pm 📞 Washington, DC: 202-331-3474 — Wednesday–Friday 9am–5pm
Or email us at Contact@beverlypedo.com