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Dentist uses Nitrous Oxide?
Wendy Marsden writes:
I had previously asked the dentist if he could do unscented, apparently he couldn't. The smell is the nitrous oxide itself. It has a distinct odor, although it's not really that unpleasant. There's no way to produce "unscented" nitrous oxide. What's not clear to me is what happens if we don't get these cavities filled for months or years. They are baby teeth, they'll fall out either way. My parents spent a lot of money on restoration of those teeth in my case, and they lost the investment when they fell out. Of course you don't want infections or things like that. -- Transpose hotmail and mxsmanic in my e-mail address to reach me directly. |
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Dentist uses Nitrous Oxide?
"Mxsmanic" wrote ..................... They are baby teeth, they'll fall out either way. .......... Ka-ching carabelli P.A. |
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Dentist uses Nitrous Oxide?
carabelli writes:
Ka-ching ? -- Transpose hotmail and mxsmanic in my e-mail address to reach me directly. |
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Dentist uses Nitrous Oxide?
Mxsmanic wrote: carabelli writes: Ka-ching ? He still has one of dem old cash registers. Steve -- Transpose hotmail and mxsmanic in my e-mail address to reach me directly. -- Mark & Steven Bornfeld DDS Brooklyn, NY 718-258-5001 http://www.dentaltwins.com |
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Dentist uses Nitrous Oxide?
Wendy Marsden wrote:
I conclude now that the freaking out was to the sensation of the mask experience (and maybe flashbacks to his traumatic hospitalization a year ago) and not a reaction to the drug itself. Sounds reasonable. We have an introductory meeting set up for Friday with a new dentist. We've talked this guy up to our kid, explaining that he is our response to the kid's fear of the other situation. Explain to the kid that the other dentist will NEVER be seen again. I'm planning on talking to this dentist about prescribing a sedative to use before restoration work and NOT using nitrous oxide. Yes ... kids who have had major hospitalization can have a bad case of "white coat phobia" for months or years afterwards. Tsu Dho Nimh -- When businesses invoke the "protection of consumers," it's a lot like politicians invoking morality and children - grab your wallet and/or your kid and run for your life. |
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Dentist uses Nitrous Oxide?
"Mxsmanic" wrote in message ... carabelli writes: Ka-ching ? Deciduous teeth that are lost prematurely *may* allow for mesial shifting of teeth posterior to the empty site. This *can* impact secondary teeth that would have erupted normally if their space had been preserved. This doen't always occur, but it sure can and more often than not. The Ka-ching was my cash register, I practice orthodontics exclusively. carabelli |
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Dentist uses Nitrous Oxide?
In misc.kids carabelli wrote:
Deciduous teeth that are lost prematurely *may* allow for mesial shifting of teeth posterior to the empty site. This *can* impact secondary teeth that would have erupted normally if their space had been preserved. This doen't always occur, but it sure can and more often than not. I know this. Both of his older siblings are enriching the coffers of an orthodontist. One sibling, for example, does not have an adult bicuspid coming in behind a baby tooth. Just isn't there. I'm feel like I work fine with our orthodontist. The main reason I want to treat his cavities is that he has tooth pain. One in particular seems to be causing him problems and it appears to be tender there when I floss. I'm concerned about it getting infected. Wendy |
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Dentist uses Nitrous Oxide?
"Wendy Marsden" wrote in message ... In misc.kids carabelli wrote: Deciduous teeth that are lost prematurely *may* allow for mesial shifting of teeth posterior to the empty site. This *can* impact secondary teeth that would have erupted normally if their space had been preserved. This doen't always occur, but it sure can and more often than not. I know this. Both of his older siblings are enriching the coffers of an orthodontist. One sibling, for example, does not have an adult bicuspid coming in behind a baby tooth. Just isn't there. I'm feel like I work fine with our orthodontist. The main reason I want to treat his cavities is that he has tooth pain. One in particular seems to be causing him problems and it appears to be tender there when I floss. I'm concerned about it getting infected. Wendy I would probably rephrase it to "I am taking advantage of the services my orthodontist provides and am pleased with the investment". :-) At least I hope you feel that way 5 - 10 years after their treatment is completed. Also, in addition to the comments Dr. Steve posted in this thread, at your child's next visit, walk in with your child, say hello to everyone and take a 180 back to the waiting room to read the book you brought. Children feed off the parent's anxiety. Last week a parent of an 8 yr old decided to come over and hold the child's hand exactly when I was cementing an appliance that had been tried in, uneventfully, twice in the previous 3 minutes. That ensured tears for no reason. I'm a parent also and understand the empathy we feel. I will never allow a parent in the back when working on someone under the age of 10 again. They can come back to discuss, observe other patients (same procedure) etc., but when it's time to do my job, NO. I have done this in the past and you would be amazed at the behavior of children once the parent - life preserver is gone. Just my two cents worth. carabelli |
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Dentist uses Nitrous Oxide?
"carabelli" wrote in message ... "Wendy Marsden" wrote in message ... In misc.kids carabelli wrote: Deciduous teeth that are lost prematurely *may* allow for mesial shifting of teeth posterior to the empty site. This *can* impact secondary teeth that would have erupted normally if their space had been preserved. This doen't always occur, but it sure can and more often than not. I know this. Both of his older siblings are enriching the coffers of an orthodontist. One sibling, for example, does not have an adult bicuspid coming in behind a baby tooth. Just isn't there. I'm feel like I work fine with our orthodontist. The main reason I want to treat his cavities is that he has tooth pain. One in particular seems to be causing him problems and it appears to be tender there when I floss. I'm concerned about it getting infected. Wendy I would probably rephrase it to "I am taking advantage of the services my orthodontist provides and am pleased with the investment". :-) At least I hope you feel that way 5 - 10 years after their treatment is completed. Also, in addition to the comments Dr. Steve posted in this thread, at your child's next visit, walk in with your child, say hello to everyone and take a 180 back to the waiting room to read the book you brought. Children feed off the parent's anxiety. Last week a parent of an 8 yr old decided to come over and hold the child's hand exactly when I was cementing an appliance that had been tried in, uneventfully, twice in the previous 3 minutes. That ensured tears for no reason. I'm a parent also and understand the empathy we feel. I will never allow a parent in the back when working on someone under the age of 10 again. They can come back to discuss, observe other patients (same procedure) etc., but when it's time to do my job, NO. I have done this in the past and you would be amazed at the behavior of children once the parent - life preserver is gone. Agreed. The parent becomes the child's "ally" against the "big, bad dentist". "Mommy, please don't let him hurt me." |
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Dentist uses Nitrous Oxide?
carabelli wrote:
Deciduous teeth that are lost prematurely *may* allow for mesial shifting of teeth posterior to the empty site. This *can* impact secondary teeth that would have erupted normally if their space had been preserved. :nod: That's why I had my son's teeth done. I wasn't willing to let him spend the next 5-7 years missing teeth, particularly when two of the teeth that were seriously decaying were second incisors. -- iphigenia www.tristyn.net "i have heard the mermaids singing, each to each. i do not think that they will sing to me." |
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