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Dental work and 5 year old
Hi everyone. My 5 year old daughter is having dental work done on the
19th. She will be administered nytris oxcid (sp?), and no food nor drink before hand. She doesn't know yet, but she will be having 2 teeth pulled. Should I tell her?!?! She is so afraid of the dentist that it gets to be embarrasing when we take her. Flailing about, screaming, shrieking! Plus having these 2 teeth pulled is olny the tip of the iceburg. She has 2 abcesses, and numerous other problems. What went wrong? She brushes her teeth, doesn't drink soda, etc. Ok...so my question is this...Do we tell her beforehand, or wait until it's over. Tell "Oh wow, those 2 teeth were so bad that the doctor had to pull them out so you don't get sick. I really dread telling her, she will have a fit! Brandy |
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I agree with this and Nan's advice. I just wanted to add this...
be careful about your reactions. In other words, don't show your concern or distress. Even facial expressions can undermine verbal expression. Handle this matter-of-factly and treat it as something usual and normal that everyone has done. If you show any concern or apprehension your daughter will quickly pick up on this. Also, tell your daughter that she can put the teeth under her pillow for the tooth fairy. Then you could go on to talk about the tooth fairy to kind of take her fears away. Good luck to you and your daughter. Mary E. "toypup" wrote in message news:I3vZa.115102$YN5.78350@sccrnsc01... "Brandy Kurtz" wrote in message om... Hi everyone. My 5 year old daughter is having dental work done on the 19th. She will be administered nytris oxcid (sp?), and no food nor drink before hand. She doesn't know yet, but she will be having 2 teeth pulled. Should I tell her?!?! She is so afraid of the dentist that it gets to be embarrasing when we take her. Flailing about, screaming, shrieking! Plus having these 2 teeth pulled is olny the tip of the iceburg. She has 2 abcesses, and numerous other problems. What went wrong? She brushes her teeth, doesn't drink soda, etc. Ok...so my question is this...Do we tell her beforehand, or wait until it's over. Tell "Oh wow, those 2 teeth were so bad that the doctor had to pull them out so you don't get sick. I really dread telling her, she will have a fit! I had a lot of dental work done as a child. They used the gas. My mom didn't tell me, but I'd rather she did. I think you can tell her without the details the morning of the appointment. If she asks questions, then you can answer them as she asks. |
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maybe you could give her something to look forward to after - like a visit
to nannas or a new book or something? that helps that sort of stuff in our house c "Brandy Kurtz" wrote in message om... Hi everyone. My 5 year old daughter is having dental work done on the 19th. She will be administered nytris oxcid (sp?), and no food nor drink before hand. She doesn't know yet, but she will be having 2 teeth pulled. Should I tell her?!?! She is so afraid of the dentist that it gets to be embarrasing when we take her. Flailing about, screaming, shrieking! Plus having these 2 teeth pulled is olny the tip of the iceburg. She has 2 abcesses, and numerous other problems. What went wrong? She brushes her teeth, doesn't drink soda, etc. Ok...so my question is this...Do we tell her beforehand, or wait until it's over. Tell "Oh wow, those 2 teeth were so bad that the doctor had to pull them out so you don't get sick. I really dread telling her, she will have a fit! Brandy |
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Brandy Kurtz wrote:
Hi everyone. My 5 year old daughter is having dental work done on the 19th. She will be administered nytris oxcid (sp?), and no food nor drink before hand. She doesn't know yet, but she will be having 2 teeth pulled. Should I tell her?!?! She is so afraid of the dentist that it gets to be embarrasing when we take her. Flailing about, screaming, shrieking! Plus having these 2 teeth pulled is olny the tip of the iceburg. She has 2 abcesses, and numerous other problems. What went wrong? She brushes her teeth, doesn't drink soda, etc. Ok...so my question is this...Do we tell her beforehand, or wait until it's over. Tell "Oh wow, those 2 teeth were so bad that the doctor had to pull them out so you don't get sick. I really dread telling her, she will have a fit! Brandy I would tell her as well. Tell her what needs to be done (teeth pulled) and how it will be done. Nan had it right - try to be as reassuring as possible so she doesn't panic. If she does, ask her about her fears and see where it takes you. Jeanne |
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I know its expensive, but can you go for a clean before hand and let her
watch......let her know, mum isnt afraid, and the dentist is careful not to hurt.........and she will see things being used that she see's mum is ok with. I would use a cleaning of your teach as a lesson for her. Fiona "Brandy Kurtz" wrote in message om... Hi everyone. My 5 year old daughter is having dental work done on the 19th. She will be administered nytris oxcid (sp?), and no food nor drink before hand. She doesn't know yet, but she will be having 2 teeth pulled. Should I tell her?!?! She is so afraid of the dentist that it gets to be embarrasing when we take her. Flailing about, screaming, shrieking! Plus having these 2 teeth pulled is olny the tip of the iceburg. She has 2 abcesses, and numerous other problems. What went wrong? She brushes her teeth, doesn't drink soda, etc. Ok...so my question is this...Do we tell her beforehand, or wait until it's over. Tell "Oh wow, those 2 teeth were so bad that the doctor had to pull them out so you don't get sick. I really dread telling her, she will have a fit! Brandy |
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Well I am going to follow advice and tell her about the teeth being
pulled. So that I can answer her honestly, will it hurt afterwards? I will tell her like it is no big deal, and without emotions. The toothfairy idea was awesome! She will really love that. I even have dh taking off work so he can go too. I don't know who needs more support, me or her...lol! Thank you all very much for your replies! They were appreciated. Brandy P.S. I am not seeing Nan's posts at all, what is going on with msn? |
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Yes Tylenol or Motrin should help with the pain, if there is any. I had
eight teeth pulled at different times of my life and I didn't have much pain. I did with my wisdom teeth, but that was a whole nother ballgame. -- Sue mom to three girls Brandy Kurtz wrote in message om... Daye wrote in message . .. On 12 Aug 2003 22:49:16 -0700, (Brandy Kurtz) wrote: So that I can answer her honestly, will it hurt afterwards? Yes, it will. I had many teeth pulled by the dentist as a kid. They were pulled in an effort to make more room, and I also had a retainer. Let's just say that it didn't work. Anyway, back to the pain, yes, it will hurt once the novocaine wears off. The dentist will tell you how to deal with the pain, and what foods she can eat. It hurts, but only for a day or two at most. Ok, thanks. Should I get her soft foods to eat then too? I didn't even think about her not being able to chew! Will tylenol/motrin help with the pain? Brandy |
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