{"id":1051,"date":"2018-11-13T14:29:49","date_gmt":"2018-11-13T20:29:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/?p=1051"},"modified":"2018-11-13T14:31:21","modified_gmt":"2018-11-13T20:31:21","slug":"child-sedation-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/child-sedation-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Four Factors to Consider Before Taking Your Child to a Sedation Dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"

I\u2019m really struggling with how much I am to blame for not taking my son, Chase, to a sedation dentist<\/a>. He\u2019s six years old and is a bit fidgety. 3 weeks ago, after an exam, the dentist said Chase had a cavity that needed to be filled.<\/p>\n

The dentist offered to do the filling immediately, and I saw no reason to object. Chase seemed a little apprehensive but not overwhelmingly. The dentist asked me to leave the room saying sometimes it helps kids relax when their parents aren\u2019t there. About 15 minutes later, I heard Chase screaming and the dentist began yelling at him. I ran into the room and saw Chase on the floor crying with the dentist standing over him and telling him to get off the floor.<\/p>\n

I immediately jumped between the dentist and Chase, took Chase by the arm, and prepared to leave. I didn\u2019t know what had happened, but what I saw and heard didn\u2019t look right. The dentist left without saying anything. Chase was hysterical, so I sat down with him for a moment in the treatment room. One of the assistants came in and explained that Chase had bitten down while the dentist was drilling, his tooth cracked, and now he needs a crown. She gave me a referral to a pediatric dentist<\/a> and then left. The lady at the checkout desk was pleasant but said nothing about the incident.<\/p>\n

I still haven\u2019t taken Chase to a dentist to see if he really needs a crown. He has not complained about the tooth, but he has said that he doesn\u2019t want to return to our dentist. Neither do I.<\/p>\n

Although my son hasn\u2019t directly said that he is afraid of going to another dental appointment, I\u2019m now wondering if he should start seeing a sedation dentist Is it possible that I missed signs that Chase has some dental anxiety? \u00a0Kyla<\/p>\n

Kyla,<\/p>\n

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Family and pediatric dentists make visits fun for children<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Please don\u2019t blame yourself for what happened. If Chase handled dental appointments well in the past, you had no way of knowing how he would react during the most recent appointment.<\/p>\n

Normally, kids who have trouble during a dental appointment get quite fidgety long before there is an issue. Ultimately, it was the dentist\u2019s responsibility to assess the situation, and it sounds like he failed and was very unprofessional in handling Chase’s anxiety.<\/p>\n

Should\u00a0 You Take Your Child to a Sedation Dentist?<\/h2>\n

Below are four considerations:<\/p>\n

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  1. Results of delaying treatment<\/strong> – Your son should have his tooth examined. Don\u2019t wait until he is in pain, because it could lead to anxiety about going to any dental office. Even routine dental exams should not be delayed due to a child’s anxiety or fear. Delays in treatment can contribute to a buildup of plaque and decay, and treating those issues makes dental appointments even longer.<\/li>\n
  2. One step at a time<\/strong> – You may need to gradually help your child get comfortable again, perhaps by taking him for an office tour or consultation the first visit and then an exam on the second visit.<\/li>\n
  3. Does the dentist regularly treat children?<\/strong>\u00a0– Your child might be a good candidate for dental sedation, but if you decide to try it, visit an office, such as a family dentist, that regularly treats children, or visit one that specializes in dental care for children.<\/li>\n
  4. There are levels of sedation<\/strong> – The mildest form of sedation, nitrous oxide (laughing gas), might be sufficient to help your child relax. The gas is breathed in during the procedure, and it is quickly reversed with pure oxygen. An experienced sedation dentist can determine which option is best for your child.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    This blog is sponsored by Dr. Miranda Lacy, a Plano sedation dentist<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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