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Today was Mikey's first appointment to have a cavity removed. I could tell he was having a bad day to start out with but we went ahead anyhow.
Basically, long story short, by the time it was over I was screaming at them to let him go, we were both crying and Mikey could barely breathe from how upset he was.
They did try ways to get him to be ok, they explained things over and over but Mikey's mouth is a big problem and while he's really never had a problem with the dentist, they numbed his mouth (can you imagine how that must feel with sensory issues?) clamped some silver thing in his mouth, covered it with some latex or rubber coating I mean..I don't blame him.
They gave him sunglasses, a mirror to see what was going on, the whole nine yards but he was very very VERY upset and then they suggested some restraint device so he couldn't move his arms.
I will be damned if I am putting my child (autistic or not) in a strait jacket so he can't move and letting you guys go at it. No freaking way, he'd be traumatized (if he isn't already).
Am I overreacting? I felt they were way to rough with him (trying to hold his head down and turn him to face them) a little too sharp in their tone like they were frustrated with him and then angry at me for not MAKING him do it.
I didn't WANT to sedate him but I don't want to ever do THAT to him again. I said we could come back on his next scheduled visit, try again. But I don't know if I ever wanna go back there again or if he'd even walk in the door.
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The first time I took Cait to the dentist she was about 3, and she also had a cavity or two. This was a pediatric dentist but he was so not child-friendly. She freaked out because that she had a very strong fear of a lot of things - and they also recommended restraining her. Needless to say, we never went back. What I did do, was find a dentist who let me sit underneath her, and basically I became her restraint. She layed down on top of me, and I had my arms across her chest, in a retraining hug (I guess that would be what you'd call it). I could also feel when her heart really starting racing and we needed to take a little break. The dentist that let me do this wasn't pediatric, but was very supportive of children. It made all the difference being able to do that.
Oh my!
That doesn't sound like a place I would want to walk back into and expose my kiddo to for a second time. Good luck in deciding what to do.
Ohh~ that stinks big time, sweetie! If I were in your shoes, I'd definitely feel the same way. @.@ I think you need to visit a child-friendly dentist. That way, the staff and the hygienist will not be harsh to your child.
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