>Avoid drinking water or eating for 30-60 minutes, to promote the complete setting of cement placed over the tooth
> Child should preferably have only soft diet like rice, khichdi, upma, idli, curd rice, soft roti/phulka, or mashed vegetables for the first 24-48 hours after the procedure. Avoid hard food for 2-3 days
>Avoid sticky food to prevent dislodgement of the space maintainer. Although it is cemented onto the tooth structure, these sticky foods can cause the spacer to become loose
>Space maintainers are extended slightly below the gumline, therefore, expect your child’s gums to be sore for 2-3 days. Your child’s gum may result in bleeding while brushing the teeth for the next few days. To help with healing, maintain oral hygiene by using a soft toothbrush to brush two to three times a day and flossing
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