they are gonna freeze his gum, get me to hold him and pull his front tooth. has anyone ever had to deal with this...what reaction should i expect from my son?
2006-08-23 06:34:58 · 6 answers · asked by ? 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
When I was 3 I had my two front teeth pulled, and they knocked me out for it. I'm a little surprised they are not doing that for your son. I would ask if that is an option for your son before they begin tomorrow. He'll be fine though, he may cry and be upset, but you can distract him easily afterward by going out to do something you know he likes. Nothing too strenuous like a playground, but maybe the library or bookstore, or even go shopping for a small toy. That is what my mom did for me. I had just a had a birthday and had gotten two Strawberry Shortcake games (anyone remember those!) and she took me to the store after I had my teeth pulled to exchange one of the games for something else. I can still remember sitting in the shopping cart with my mouth full of gauze picking out my new toy.
2006-08-23 08:26:04 · answer #1 · answered by WREAGLE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's not going to like the injection when they "freeze" his gums, which will make him not trust the dentist. You will have a difficult time holding him still if he is throwing a fit. Your best bet is to tell him everything BEFORE you go tomorrow. "You will feel a pinch, but it will go away fast. Then the dentist will use this really cool tool to get that tooth out." Don't make him afraid, or lie about it.
2006-08-23 06:42:50 · answer #2 · answered by AzOasis8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've not had to go through this particular situation, but every child reacts so differently to different things. I would assume he will be terrified due to the fact he has to be held down against his will, a lot of screaming, blood, and then sheer pain. Before he goes give a dose of Tylenol, and if you do that tell his dentist. Be strong and patient for him.
2006-08-23 06:40:45 · answer #3 · answered by GTO 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i grow to be 14 once I had my expertise tooth pulled, and that i'm 34 now, so it is not unprecedented. In my case, I had an fairly tangled up mouth. i wanted 4 everlasting tooth bumped off and orthodontics to repair my tooth. there grow to be no room for the expertise tooth to return in, so they had to be bumped off. As for no be counted if it fairly is greater advantageous to get them pulled once you're youthful... that's on a case by ability of case foundation. For some people, that's no longer the case. For me, they had to return out early, otherwise greater advantageous issues could take place. i could propose 2d opinion. additionally, the Oral wellness care expert will determine for particular in the event that they might desire to return out. Did you dentist refer you to one?
2016-11-05 11:21:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my daughter Amanda had to have both front teeth pulled 3 monthes ago she was 2 1/2, they had her dink a little syrum and she got all lythargic (it brought tears to my eyes because it was like watching my child die or as if she was retarded)then a anastasiaist put her under i was not in the room. although they did feelings with them in my arms and under that syrum - what a disaster that was!
2006-08-23 06:50:07 · answer #5 · answered by nunofyobiznit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can expect a toothless child
2006-08-23 06:40:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋