If your little one needs to have a tooth removed, they may feel a little under the weather for a few days. It’s normal for them to experience some pain and swelling while their mouth heals. Here are 6 ways you can keep your child comfortable and promote a speedy recovery after a tooth extraction.

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At your most recent dental visit, you were shocked when your dentist recommended tooth extraction. From what you know, that’s a worst-case-scenario type of procedure. But you haven’t felt anything unusual. Not even a tiny bit of discomfort. If you’re not experiencing any pain, what’s there to gain from extracting your tooth?

That’s an excellent question. Here’s why you might want to change your tune to “no pain, much gain”.