BusyLizzie100 Report post Posted July 6, 2011 (edited) Eek, DS1 has got an extra tooth that needs to be extracted, then braces. He's 13. For the extraction, the options are local anaesthetic, sedation or general anaesthetic. The tooth is erupted, ie it's not ingrown or anything so hopefully not a tricky job. I'm thinking sedation might be the best - has anyone any experience of this?? Personally I've had wisdom teeth out under local anaesthetic and general, and I know which I prefer (general!) but I appreciate that a general is a big thing in itself. I'm really NOT sure he could cope with a local - the injection is often the worst bit!! Any advice? Lizzie x Edited July 6, 2011 by BusyLizzie100 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mandapanda Report post Posted July 6, 2011 Hi I don't envy you, we had this with Mj. He had injections - if there was an alternative I would take it! How would they sedate your son? Mj wouldn't have a brace and the orthodontist was very understanding. He said it would just mean his teeth would have a less than perfect appearance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JsMum Report post Posted July 6, 2011 Is he under a special needs dentistry. My J was due to have local for a root filling and they where going to use a slow release system, but it was changed to actual extraction. Js having all his new teeth treatment when he moves to his new resi school(2 weeks time) and he is having braces and extractions. I would say local is defo more safer way but Js needed specialist support because of a traumatic dentist experience. The local can also cause additional issues with the feelings of numbness and then the feeling coming back. You may need a specialist dentist centre that cater for children and adults with disabilities,special needs,additional needs. JsMumx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flappyfish Report post Posted July 6, 2011 My daughter had a rather traumatic extraction but it was done using an injected substance that gave her a 'don't care' feeling and had an amnesiac effect afterwards. Can't remember what it was called but it was brilliant. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philtfa Report post Posted July 6, 2011 Eek, DS1 has got an extra tooth that needs to be extracted, then braces. He's 13. My son had the same scenario. He had the tooth out under general and it was fine but won't have his braces fitted yet because he's only nine. Good luck with yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karen A Report post Posted July 21, 2011 Hi. Does DS1 have AS ? If so then the braces may be more of an issue than the tooth extraction. Our elder [NT] son who was about 13 at the time had braces.He is a very mature and generally manages things very well.He found braces very irritating and difficult to put up with. Knowing Ben and being more aware than usual having just had to administer a course of antibiotic cream to a spot on his ear I don't think I would consider braces unless they were absolutely needed. The orthodontist required an agreement be signed stating parents would support the regime needed whilst braces were in place.I do not think my I could agree to it with Ben. Karen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dekra Report post Posted July 21, 2011 I get sedation, it's marvelous. I get it due to a bad experience of an extraction (dentists knee on my chest) and a resultant phobia that developed. I would highly recommend the sedation it's not as invasive as the general and it will prevent your son becoming traumatised with just a local. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlogan1 Report post Posted July 23, 2011 hi my dd is 15 and was only diagnosed last year ,she went through tooth extraction last november,she had 7 baby teeth that would just not go,and she ended up so stressed out by it ,wouldnt smile or talk to people etc,if you could bear in mind she hasnt been to school for over 3 years because she finds it so difficult to go out , or go anywhere however we had a wonderful dentist who was attatched to the hospital and originally we were told we would have to wait at least 6 weeks for anyone to see her ,then suddenly it all changed when i explained the aspergers and they fitted her in within 2 days,she went into the hospital on the childrens ward had a general anaesthetic ,and she came out a different girl,she is now happy to go to the dentist( which she hadnt done in years) and got on so well with the staff it was excellent,they made her feel wonderful,she was just in for the day but it solved all her teeth problems in one go,so if he is too stressed go for the general.hope this helps. julia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
