Dental Work for 2 yr old

[Unregistered]

So dcb is having a tooth pulled this morning he fell and broke half of it off. They are putting him under with laughing gas. Mom said we will be back after the dentist 😮 I was caught off guard didnt even get a chance to tell her he can't come if he has been under. What do I do now? Let him come? Would you let a child come to daycare after dental work? I've never had this situation come up before. ????

[KiwiKids]

I would not. There's no reason he should be with anyone other than mom or dad after having dental work at that age.

[sleepinghart]

~I would go ahead and let him come(barring any major problems of course & if he is "normal") since you already basically agreed to let him come earlier, regardless of the fact you were caught off guard, you did agree.

[childcaremom]

I would call/send text: Dcm, after consideration, dcb will not be able to return to care today after the dentist. As long as he is up and going tomorrow, we will see him then.

I would NOT take this child back into care. Anytime that my dd's had a sedative, they were required to 'rest quietly' and have very close supervision. I am sure that the dentist will have similar restrictions with laughing gas. Probably even tell dcm that he needs to be kept home.

[JackandJill]

I would send dcm a quick text: "sorry, I was caught of guard when you said it, but dcb can't return until tomorrow. hope it all goes well"

[Blackcat31]

I exclude children for 24 hours after ANY medical procedure. Dental stuff included.

I agree with the text about being caught off guard.

[Baby Beluga]

I agree with PP's who would exclude. Little one is likely to be in a lot of pain after the procedure.

[finsup]

Definitely should be home. Ugh...I can't imagine he's going to feel great after having it done He should be home where he's most comfortable.

[DaveA]

I would send dcm a quick text: "sorry, I was caught of guard when you said it, but dcb can't return until tomorrow. hope it all goes well"

This---- no way he should come after that.

[laundrymom]

Yep.
"Dcm, I was caught off guard by your comment before little toothless' dentist appt. because of his age, the procedure he's having done and the medication I would prefer he not return until tomorrow but please text and let me know how things went. We will see you tomorrow unless the doctor sees a reason to keep him out longer. Just let me know.

[Silly Songs]

Oh my goodness !! Why would mom drop off such a young one after a pulled tooth ? Maybe after a cleaning...but come on !!

[daycarediva]

I exclude children for 24 hours after ANY medical procedure. Dental stuff included.

I agree with the text about being caught off guard.

Would dcm go back to work after SHE had a tooth pulled? I think not.

I would text her back "Sorry dcm, I didn't realize the extent of dcb's dental work today. He will not be able to attend but can return in 24 hours if he is feeling up to it."

I DO NOT take kids after ANY kind of medication or medical procedure- even vaccinations.