dooday24 Report post Posted August 21, 2008 ive got too take reece to dentist 2moz and am dreading it has been seeing the dentist since he was 3, but has only let them look in his mouth once !!!! has been complaining of his mouth hurting for the last few days finally got him to open his mouth this morning his gums r red and swollen so got him a emergency apointment for the dentist tomorrow afternoon but not sure if he is gonna let them hav a look!!!! his teeth r awful very yellow from all the meds he had as a baby!!!! so wish me luck please love donnaxxxxxxxx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enid Report post Posted August 21, 2008 good luck! <'> try bribery! Enid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickyB Report post Posted August 21, 2008 Good luck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dooday24 Report post Posted August 21, 2008 dosnt work with reece tried many a time if he dont want to do it he wont do it Grrrrrrrrr love donnaxxxxx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjw Report post Posted August 21, 2008 hi we have a realy child freindly dentist, i let g know that he is going to spin him in the chair which is magic cos it spins and gos up and down, but it still takes an age for the dentist to look in his mouth but he dose not rush him, so it is keep relaxed, he usally ends up on my knee while he looks at him, but he has never had to have any work done yet (god help me when he dose) but for now i try and make it a fun thing, worked so far. i i hope it gos well for reece because lets face us as adults dont like going never mind our children. take care <'> for reece theresa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zosmum Report post Posted August 22, 2008 Good Luck <'> <'> <'> <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suze Report post Posted August 22, 2008 Hi, my son had big probs with the dentist when he was younger.His teeth were bad etc, but he would,nt let the dentist near to treat him.Our dentist referred us to a community dentist who specialise d in nervous patients and those with special needs etc.We went several times and during each visit the dentist got him used to equipment, having gas etc.All part of what he needed to get used to.They decieded not to fill in the end but extracted 3 teeth over a 6 wk period.I really struggled with my boy, but he had got to the point where they were gonna knock him out, hospital etc and he needed this treatment.I really kept on at him that he had to have it done and he needed to work with everyone and be brave.They were very careful to make sure nothing hurt him etc.Best of luck with it, suzex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flora Report post Posted August 22, 2008 All of my kids have always been fine with the dentist... amazingly. However, Bill hates cleaning his teeth and only does so when specifically TOLD to. You'd think his teeth would've suffered but they haven't because he doesn't eat sweets... he only ever had one filling and that was when he was 4... a tiny filling in a baby tooth. Which was an ordeal for very different reasons (probably the most embarrasing Bill related story in all the 14 1/2 years he's been on the planet I on the other hand have to take sedation before any treatement! Flo' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carrera74 Report post Posted August 22, 2008 My son always used to play up at the dentist and he's had a few meltdowns there too. I found taking him and letting him see me in the chair and looking in my mouth helped. He doesn't like trying new things but once he has seen someone else experience it, he processes it and then usually will have a go next time. My OH took my son for his check up when he went for his (DS had been about 5 times previously and not got in the chair!). He got in the chair fine and now keeps asking when he can go back! He did tell me that he doesn't like the feel of the plastic gloves near his mouth which would explain why he didn't want to get in the chair. Seeing my OH have his teeth checked made him feel at ease My nervousness must've rubbed off on him!! Hope you got on okay! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikemad Report post Posted August 22, 2008 Good luck hun. My last trip with ds was a nightmare cos he had a major flip on the chair not good n freaked out the dentist lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dooday24 Report post Posted August 22, 2008 im having a really proud mummy moment he was wonderful bless him....... was really stressy til we got there and he watcheed them have a look at shannnons teeth then sat on the chair which he has never done before and opened his mouth lovely and wide bless him.... has a mouthful of ulcers bless him advised bonjela but i explained he wouldnt let me near him with it was like i was poisoning him so just too give him calpol if he needs it and will take it.. and hopefully after a few days should clear up... donnaxxxxxxx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickyB Report post Posted August 22, 2008 That's great - I'm really pleased for you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lil_me Report post Posted August 23, 2008 Awww big well done, my son hates the dentist, he had to have a tooth out at a specialist and they told his usual dentist to send him to the hospital next time to be knocked out as he wasn't going to be bitten again With the meds, he might put it on himself, or if he'll let you brush his teeth you could put the bonjela on a brush. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dooday24 Report post Posted August 23, 2008 THANX lil me we even brought him the bonjela cool as its minty but dosnt like it at all spits it out and gags like yr poisoning him lol so will just have to give him calpol wen it gets too bad bless him donnaxxxxx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diane Report post Posted August 23, 2008 Hope the dentist went ok for you. <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dooday24 Report post Posted August 23, 2008 he was really brilliant thank u diannexxxxxx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pookie170 Report post Posted August 24, 2008 (edited) Gad to hear it. Thank goodness it's ulcers, although they're really sore, poor wee thing. Hope they clear up soon- was going to suggest Calgel but if he doesn't like normal bonjela, that might not work either.... Incidentally, I found this site a while back, and thought this link to this toothpaste might be of use for those of you whose kids aren't great with all things dental. It contains xylitol (helps reduce bacteria and infections in mouth) and has no SLS etc in it either. http://www.mouthulcers.co.uk/index.html#Squigle That wont take you directly to the toothpaste, but the one I'm on about begins with an S and sounds like wriggle. Esther x Edited August 24, 2008 by pookie170 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikemad Report post Posted August 24, 2008 Aaaww glad he was so good for it My ds wont let you put anything like bonjella in his mouth you would swear you were trying to kill him!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zosmum Report post Posted August 25, 2008 So pleased it went well for you Good Luck with the bonjela and/or calpol Hope the ulcers soon clear <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dooday24 Report post Posted August 27, 2008 thanx everyone hes feeling alot better now pookie thanx for the info will get him some sounds good love donnaxxxxx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NobbyNobbs Report post Posted August 27, 2008 for the bonjela phobic (me included) i'd recommend bonjelas teething one. it is vaguely banana-y but mostly tastes of nothing and is milder so it doesn't sting so much. i can't stand the regular kind and hate mint so the cool one is no good either. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dooday24 Report post Posted August 27, 2008 thanx nobbynobbs will keep that in mind xxxx hes feeling alot better now bless him but will only eat soft stuff hope this will pass as he dosnt eat much anyway love donnaxxxx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
