This may depend on your child's age as well as their pain tolerance. In most cases, a child will feel more comfortable going home to recover from their tooth extraction. They may feel well enough to go to school the following day but should do so with appropriate pain-relieving medication and soft, nourishing foods. In some cases, it may be ideal to schedule tooth extraction for a child before the weekend. Doing so allows them to rest comfortably at home and take medication easily as needed to prevent unnecessary pain.