After a tooth extraction, it is important to properly care for your child’s mouth and teeth to ensure their wellbeing and comfort. The duration of time your child will experience numbness will vary, depending on the amount and type of anesthetic used and the area that was treated. While they are experiencing numbness, you will want to make sure they are careful to not bite their cheek, tongue, or lip. It is important they do have any food that requires chewing while their mouth is numb. For liquid foods, it is important they do not use a straw. When a straw is used, the sucking action may loosen the blood clot and prevent proper healing. Numbness should subside within a few hours. If it doesn’t, please contact our office.