How to care for a Chewed Lip, Cheek, or Tounge
After local anesthesia is used, your child may accidentally chew on his or
her lip, cheek or tongue to the point of injury. Once the initial bleeding
stops, the area will likely turn whitish in color. Do not be alarmed – this
is normal and not a sign of infection. Luckily, these areas of the mouth
heal very quickly.
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If the area doesn’t stop bleeding in 30 minutes and/or the area of
injury is significant, take your child to the local emergency room.
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Apply an ice pack over the area during the first 3 days if there
is swelling. Place the ice pack on the area for 15 minutes and
remove it for 15 minutes. Repeat this process for 1 hour, 3
times a day.
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Give your child Tylenol or Motrin over the counter as directed
per the manufacturer’s label for pain.
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Call us if the wound is not healing in 5-7 days or if it seems infected.
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Signs of infection include continued swelling, drainage, and/or redness.
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