Dental Department
Pediatric Dentistry Department
Central Building (1st Floor)
- At the Pediatric Dentistry Department of “Agia Sofia” Children’s Hospital, we provide comprehensive preventive and therapeutic dental care for children and adolescents up to 16 years of age, with the aim of delivering specialized services to patients with disabilities or complex medical conditions whose treatment requires a hospital setting.
- We recognize that dental care for these children requires specialized knowledge, additional training, and cooperation with other medical specialties. Our Department has the necessary experience to provide care with sensitivity and understanding, tailored to the unique needs of each child.
- When deemed necessary, dental treatment can be provided under sedation or general anesthesia, administered by a specialized anesthesiologist in the operating room, ensuring fully coordinated and safe care for our young patients.
- The Department is equipped with modern equipment that contributes to the effectiveness and safety of every procedure.
Our goal is to create a calm and welcoming environment where children feel safe and comfortable, helping them achieve and maintain good oral health.
- 1 On the morning of the surgery, the child must not eat or drink anything, so that the procedure can be carried out as safely as possible.
- 2 On the evening before the surgery, it is advisable for the child to have a light meal by 22:00. Water may be given until 02:00 a.m. if requested. AFTER THAT, NOTHING!
- 3 The preoperative assessment should have been completed on one of the preceding days, after consultation with your doctor, and you should bring the printed results with you. You should also bring any previous test results or medical reports related to the child’s health, as well as any X-rays or other imaging examinations of the mouth, if available.
- 4 You should inform your doctor of any medication the child is taking and of any important information regarding the child’s health, such as medication allergies, previous surgeries, recent illness, etc.
- 5 Arrival time at the Hospital: 07:30 a.m.
- 1 Carefully follow the instructions provided by your doctors — the Anesthesiologist and the Dentist.
- 2 Medication instructions are individualized and apply only to you and your specific case. Follow the instructions on your prescription.
- 3 Immediately after surgery, your child’s mouth may feel numb. This is mainly due to the use of a local anesthetic by the doctor, which provides local anesthesia and pain relief during the first postoperative hours, when pain is expected to be more intense. Therefore, do not be concerned if numbness is present after surgery.
- 4 Any sutures and hemostatic materials that may have been placed are absorbable, unless your doctor informs you otherwise.
- 1 Carefully follow the instructions provided by your doctors — the Anesthesiologist and the Dentist.
- 2 Medication instructions are individualized and apply only to you and your specific case. Follow the instructions on your prescription.
- 3 Immediately after surgery, your child’s mouth may feel numb. This is mainly due to the use of a local anesthetic by the doctor, which provides local anesthesia and pain relief during the first postoperative hours, when pain is expected to be more intense. Therefore, do not be concerned if numbness is present after surgery.
- 4 Any sutures and hemostatic materials that may have been placed are absorbable, unless your doctor informs you otherwise.
It is important to follow these steps carefully in order to avoid possible complications.
During the first 30–60 minutes
- Keep the sterile gauze that was placed over the extraction site in position. The child should bite down firmly on it for at least 30 minutes to help stop the bleeding and allow a blood clot to form.
- If the bleeding continues, replace the gauze with a new folded piece and ask the child to bite down firmly again for another 30 minutes.
During the next 24 hours
- Diet: During the first few hours, give the child only cold, soft foods and liquids, such as yogurt, ice cream, and juices. Avoid hot, hard, crunchy, and spicy foods.
- Pain and Swelling: You may give an appropriate pain reliever, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen, always according to the dosage recommended by the doctor. If swelling occurs, apply an ice pack externally to the cheek for 15–20 minutes at a time, with breaks in between.
- Oral Hygiene: The child should not rinse their mouth, spit, or use a straw. These actions may dislodge the blood clot and cause bleeding. Avoid brushing the teeth near the extraction site.
From the following day
- Cleaning: The child may resume normal tooth brushing, while avoiding the extraction site for a few days.
- Activities: Avoid strenuous physical activity for at least 24 hours.
When to contact us:
- If the bleeding does not stop after 1–2 hours despite applying pressure.
- If the pain is severe and does not improve with pain medication.
- If significant swelling or fever develops.
Remember that proper care is essential for a quick and pain-free recovery. We are available to provide any additional clarification you may need.