My 6 year old daughter needs some dental work. She went for a check up today and she needs to have a tooth extracted and one tooth needs a filling. They said when she has the work done they will give her a mild sedative - I think it's like a juice she drinks. She will not be asleep - more "out of it". And they will restrain her with a "papoose board". I will not be allowed in the room with her. Has anyone experienced this before? I am terrified for her!! Do any dentists put 6 year olds to sleep or is it too dangerous?
2006-07-06 07:27:41 · 7 answers · asked by hotmomma 4 in Health ➔ Dental
Dentist have training in sedation, so I wouldn't worry about that. The papoose is for hids so they don't flail around during the procedure. It makes the procedure safer for her.
The reason that parents are not allowed in the room is because statistically, children have been found to behave better if their parents are not present. Having mom there does nothing to calm her nerves.
The worst thing that you can do for your child in this matter is to act terrified for her or tell her how much you don't like dental work. Much of a child's anxiety as it pertains to dental appointments has to do with the horror stories they hear from other people.
2006-07-06 07:43:42 · answer #1 · answered by hmpdds 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Too bad you didn't start her dental care earlier before it reached the point of needing an extraction. A three year old is ready to start seeing the dentist for evaluation and cleaning. Whatever they give her has no doubt been proven to be effective and she will no doubt remember little of what is going on. A papoose board is a short board with wide flaps with velcro closures. The child lies on the board with the arms down and the flaps are fastened over the child's chest and hips. This pretty much makes the child immobile. They are often used in emergency rooms. At this point you both need to get this behind you but I hope you will keep up with her dental care to avoid future episodes like this. Keeping you out of the room is for your benefit since she won't know what is going on anyway and you will no doubt have a hard time coping. Good luck.
2006-07-06 14:33:14 · answer #2 · answered by Tulip 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For someone that has a 6 year old child, you should really try refraining yourself in calling someone an idiot unwarranted. Honestly, when I made my last comment, I did not read what the other girl (killer chick) wrote. I know she replied to one of your questions that was a week old. But after I read it, she did answer your question without any mean intentions. And you just called her an "idiot". That was uncalled for. She didn't deserve to be called that.
I just wanted to get that off my chest.
Goodluck with the dentist.
2006-07-11 19:51:11 · answer #3 · answered by Deluxe 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ok go get a second consultation. You should be allowed in the room and i never heard of that much it seems a bit extreme go get a second opinion
2006-07-06 14:31:22 · answer #4 · answered by investing1987 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would never allow them to conduct any dentistry without me in the room with my child. Major surgery is one thing, but this is something else.
I would seek a second opinion right away.
2006-07-06 14:31:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hunni, i would defintely get a 2nd opinion on that one, my daughter is 5, and we were allowed in the room with her during any procedures she has had. I would be a little suspicious about not being allowed in with her.....
Thank you for your wonderful comments by the way..(smile)_
2006-07-06 21:15:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may want second opinion...my dentist said no point fillig or fixing baby teeth..waste of money...if it is a permanent tooth get it fixed..teach her to brush and floss ..2x daily..to keep adult teeth healthy..mouth washes help.
2006-07-07 11:28:03 · answer #7 · answered by jojeffer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋