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Kids dentist visit
Posted on 8/31/23 at 8:43 am
Posted on 8/31/23 at 8:43 am
My 5 year old daughter had a procedure this morning (she needed two fillings)… the dentist only allows parents in the back with children for cleanings and check up not actual dental procedures… is this normal???… my daughter went back with no problem… but two moms left and said they’ll find another dentist… what say the OT… should I have been back there??
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Posted on 8/31/23 at 8:44 am to lepdagod
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the dentist only allows parents in the back with children for cleanings and check up not actual dental procedures… is this normal???
Yes
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but two moms left and said they’ll find another dentist… what say the OT
I'm sure the dentist was happy to see them leave
Posted on 8/31/23 at 8:45 am to lepdagod
Kids are worse when they think the parent can save them.
Posted on 8/31/23 at 8:45 am to lepdagod
Weird. My wife (no pics) was allowed back with my kid for the same procedure. Bonus, the dentist has a big screen mounted on the ceiling and the kid can pick what they want to watch before the dentist starts.
This post was edited on 8/31/23 at 8:46 am
Posted on 8/31/23 at 8:45 am to lepdagod
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is this normal???
being an over protective helicopter parent? yes, of course
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should I have been back there??
nope, let the professionals do their job
Posted on 8/31/23 at 8:48 am to lepdagod
Our pediatric dentist has parent chairs next to all patient chairs. I’ve never heard of a parent not being allowed to be with the child for any procedure. I was even in the room when my son had oral surgery. The surgeon said it was for their liability purposes and to make the patients more comfortable.
Posted on 8/31/23 at 8:50 am to lepdagod
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My 5 year old daughter had a procedure this morning (she needed two fillings)… the dentist only allows parents in the back with children for cleanings and check up not actual dental procedures… is this normal???… my daughter went back with no problem… but two moms left and said they’ll find another dentist… what say the OT… should I have been back there??
Normal. you don't have to hold your kid's hand for everything.
Posted on 8/31/23 at 8:52 am to lepdagod
The kids typically do better without their parents huddling over them.
Posted on 8/31/23 at 8:59 am to lepdagod
Is needing two fillings at 5 years old normal??
Posted on 8/31/23 at 9:00 am to VictoryTiger
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Is needing two fillings at 5 years old normal??
upselling, baby!! my kid's dentist tried to sell me on braces for my five year old(many years ago)
Posted on 8/31/23 at 9:08 am to VictoryTiger
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Is needing two fillings at 5 years old normal??
Not really...
Unusual that a 5 y/o has cavities to begin with. Weird putting fillings in baby teeth.
However, I did know a girl who constantly gave her kid Gatorade and his baby teeth needed to be crowned because they were already rotten from the Gatorade.
This post was edited on 8/31/23 at 9:09 am
Posted on 8/31/23 at 9:09 am to LSUGrrrl
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Our pediatric dentist has parent chairs next to all patient chairs. I’ve never heard of a parent not being allowed to be with the child for any procedure. I was even in the room when my son had oral surgery. The surgeon said it was for their liability purposes and to make the patients more comfortable.
Same with my kids' dentist.
Posted on 8/31/23 at 9:09 am to lepdagod
My kids pediatric dentist never asked to treat without me present. The treatment/assessment room was a cute room with a parent’s chair next to the one the kids lay on. I don’t think I’d send my toddler or young kid into a private room with a dentist and an assistant only. Too many freaks out there.
Posted on 8/31/23 at 9:13 am to poochie
quote:Do you leave your child alone with their doctor? At 5, they do not have the capacity to know what the adult is doing and if it is proper.
Normal. you don't have to hold your kid's hand for everything.
Posted on 8/31/23 at 9:14 am to NOSHAU
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Do you leave your child alone with their doctor?
for procedures? yes
Posted on 8/31/23 at 9:15 am to lepdagod
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My 5 year old daughter had a procedure this morning (she needed two fillings)… the dentist only allows parents in the back with children for cleanings and check up not actual dental procedures… is this normal???… my daughter went back with no problem… but two moms left and said they’ll find another dentist… what say the OT… should I have been back there??
My kids' dentist allows us back for procedures (at least for fillings, no experience with anything more complicated). Not sure it'd be a dealbreaker if he didn't, but I like being able to.
Posted on 8/31/23 at 9:15 am to lepdagod
Why would a parent need to be there? All they will do is play into a childs anxiety. Let the professionals do their freaking job.
Posted on 8/31/23 at 9:16 am to Hangover Haven
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However, I did know a girl who constantly gave her kid Gatorade and his baby teeth needed to be crowned because they were already rotten from the Gatorade.
This sounds like a load of bullshite. Gatorade rotting baby teeth? Crowning baby teeth?
Posted on 8/31/23 at 9:17 am to 777Tiger
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being an over protective helicopter parent? yes, of course
Sometimes you hit Roger levels of stupid. You shouldn't do that.
Posted on 8/31/23 at 9:17 am to lepdagod
I think it is an office to office type thing.
If you want to be back there find a dentist that allows it, if you don't stick with where you are.
Kids are more likely to freak out if mommy or daddy are close by.
If you want to be back there find a dentist that allows it, if you don't stick with where you are.
Kids are more likely to freak out if mommy or daddy are close by.
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