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Dental care

The following tips sheets were developed by our pediatric dentists to provide you with care instructions following your dental visit.

Care Instructions Following Dental Trauma (Injury)

Care Instructions Following Sealant Application

Care Instructions Following Local Anesthesia

Dental Extractions and Other Oral Surgery: Postoperative Instructions

Nitrous Oxide: Postoperative Instructions

Tooth Extractions: Postoperative Instructions

Dental Patient Preoperative Instructions

Orthodontic care

The following sheets offer helpful tips on how to care for your orthodontics at home and what types of food to avoid.

Care of Orthodontic Appliances

Palate Widening Appliance

Instructions Following the Placement of a Space Maintainer

Retainer Instructions

Care Instructions for Removeable Appliances (Retainers)

Useful links

The following websites provide additional information about oral health care and hygiene. The sites also include information and educational activities for kids.

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
American Dental Association (ADA)
American Association of Orthodontists
Massachusetts Dental Society
ADA Site for Kids


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