Any opinions on gen. anesthesia or oral sedation when extracting teeth on a 3 year old?
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Please go for the GA. \nThat's a lot of work for any child, and your son needs to have his confidence boosted dramatically. I wouldn't extract 4 baby teeth with oral sedative - it's just not enough for your child's needs, and any oral medication can be a bit unreliable. The GA is well woth the money.\nOnce he's fixed up under GA, then he shouldn't need any further work for a long time (hopefully never), and if he goes for regular check-ups, then you might do some simpler procedures under oral sedation.\nNaturally I hope the paedodontist will explore the reasons for this situation, so that you can give him a better outlook in the future. My guess is a diet of high sugar drinks. Encourage water. It would be terrible if he had to go thru this again as an adult. Perhaps consult a dietitian - they can be very good at analysing his diet and making helpful suggestions.
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DO NOT GET A BITE APPLIANCE MADE FOR A YOUNG CHILD!!!\n\nI can not state emphatically enough that you should never, ever consider getting (or making) an appliance to stop tooth grinding in a five year old.  This would stop proper growth and development of the jaw where the appliance is worn.\n\nIt is my opinion that baby teeth are designed to be worn away as the jaws grow and develop.  This allows for different growth rates and it allows for the accommodation of the permanent teeth with their much more pronounced cusp forms when they start to come in.\n\nYou may wish to ask your dentist to check for underlying problems, but 99% of the time - if not more - this is just part of being a five year old.
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I'm a dentist.\n\nTopical anesthetics are borderline useless for toothaches.  Their benefit is more of a placebo effect.  Benzocaine is used exclusively as a topical, and certainly will not make it through the layers of tissue and through the bone to anesthetize those teeth.\n\nBe aware that terrible toothaches can sometimes become life-threatening infections rapidly.\n\nI would strongly urge you to see a doctor here who may provide some sort of temporary treatment for the tooth until you can have more definitive treatment in Italy.\n\nBy the way, 200mg Ibuprofen every 12 hours is child's play--assuming you have no liver or kidney problems.  A healthy person can take a maximum of 3200mg's of it every day--generally not to exceed five days.
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THERE ARE ALWAYS RISKS TO ANYTHING LIKE THAT. I WILL SAY THAT IM A WUSS WHEN IT COMES TO THE DENTIST, BUT LET ME TELL YOU, NITROUS IS THE WAY TO GO. HE WAS DOING A ROOT CANAL ON ME CRANKING AWAY, PRYING SOMETHING IN MY MOUTH AND I WAS HOLDING UP MY RASDIO CHANGING THE STATION. I COULDNT HAVE CARED LESS WHAT HE WAS DOING TO ME. GO FOR IT, YOU WILL LOVE IT.
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You don't need any antibiotics if the tooth has been removed. The dentist probably gave you these as a precaution, however, if the tooth which was infected was removed, then the infection is gone. As long as you follow the instructions from the dentist as far as not eating on that side of your mouth for 24 hrs, no smoking for 24 hrs (which you shouldn't be doing anyways since you're pregnant), no rinsing your mouth for 24 hrs, and no drinking through a straw, you should be fine. And for extraction site pain, you can usually cut it with 2 extra strength tylenols. If that doesn't work, try combining the tylenol with motrin or advil (you can do this b/c they both do different things). Otherwise, consult your dentist.
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My own dentist asked that I bring my daughters in for a check-up after they had gotten their first teeth. I have had rather extensive dental work done because of poor dental health as a child/young adult, so I am almost obsessive about taking them to the dentist. I don't want them to have to go through all the procedures I have. I took them with me to every visit I have had. (I checked with the staff prior to bringing them, just to make sure they were allowed to be there.) I think it has helped them quite a bit in being comfortable with the dentist environment. I've never had a problem getting them to go. Of course, they haven't had any cavities. If that ever happens, I might not be able to easily convince them to go back! :)
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SEVEN mm??? whoa.   You might need surgery for that...gosh....\n\nYou shouldn't need sedation for braces but if things are REALLY bad, you can ask your doc - possibly can write you a script for a relaxant such as valium.\nI'd give you a funny look, but might do it dep on situation... \n\ngood luck
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I assume that you will be given "laughing gas" (typical for dental surgery). My kids got laughing gas. \nOne of them actually started giggling, but this is a rare reaction (only 10% of the people). \nMy other kid just lay there looking calm and a bit sleepy. That is probably what will happen to you.\nDon't worry, and good luck!
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I had to have two of my sons teeth capped when he was 2 and he was uncomfortable the first day but they had to sedate him to do it so for the first 2 hours after he was sleeping and then I just alternated tylenol and motrin.  Make sure you have plenty of jell-o.  And for those who just left comments on why she needs caps...at least she is being a responsible mother getting her child to the dentist many don't until they are older.  Good for you Mom!!!!!!
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My daughter just had her wisdom teeth pulled last week (plus three others!) and she's doing fine now.  Here's what you can do:\n\nMake sure you follow your dentist's instructions for not eating past a certain time the night before.\n\nTell your surgeon you're nervous, and ask if they can prescribe a sedative for you.  They gave my daughter a valium to take the morning of the procedure and it helped her nerves immensely!\n\nAfter surgery, take your pain pills, and follow the Ice/Heat schedule exactly!  It really helped my girl.\n\nGood luck, you'll do fine!
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take tylonol, and call the dentist and tell them and c if they can move to date up
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If you are this doubtful of your dentist, get a second opionion. Space maintainers are wonderful if you have to pull a baby tooth, you need to hold that space but we like to save a tooth if possible. Could she not have pulpotomy's and stainless steel crowns (this is common on a primary tooth with severe decay ... that can be saved). A pulpotomy is like a baby root canal.  Keep in mind sometimes things are worse than they appear. Dont hesitate to ask questions, if your providor does not want to take the time to make you feel comfortable then maybe this is not the right dentist for you. We show the parent the xrays of the child, explain ideal treatment and why,if this is not something the parent can afford, we discuss the other options. This is your child, your money. A second opinion never hurts.
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There is always the option of having a tooth pulled if you do not want to have the root canal done.. it is your choice.  I would not recommend it because you need to save your teeth at all costs... you will regret it later in life if you do not.
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ask your dentist about atavan( not sure if that's how it is spelled), they can give you two of these, and you are still awake, but the anxiety is taken away. I used them to have all my upper teeth removed, and am very thankful i did.
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my mom and dad go to mexico once a year, whether they need it or not, to do dental exams and cleanings and root canals, they claim the fillings used are a better metal than the usa uses and it is much cheaper and depsite what you think it is also safe my mom has been a dr. for 10= yrs and she trusts them, and like someone said you can get good legal drugs for the pain...which i am sure there will be and for that i wish you a very speedy recovery.
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I have had one wisdom tooth taken out and it was ok.  They gave me an injection and I felt absolutely no pain.\nYou would be under a general anaesthic for this and will not feel a thing.\nSurgery is not as scary as it sounds.  Infact, it is very relaxing.\nYou can always have a drug to help you relax prior to the general anaesthetic.  \nHaving surgery is an amazing thing actually.  It takes just a split second to be anaesthetized and before you know it, you are awake and wondering if they have done you or not.\nYou may feel some pain after surgery but with the right pain killers, you will get through it with no problems.\nObviously, your dentist feels they must come out.\nYou will feel better for it and so will your mouth.\nSpeak to your dentist about the fears you are having.  Speak to others who have had it done. I know my little brother in law(who is just 20) had 4 of his out recently and he is doing great.\nMy 15 year old neice had five teeth removed and she was fine.\nOf course, surgery for the first time is scary but I want to assure you that it's not.\nI find it very relaxing.  You will be in the best of care.\nTry not to worry about it.  Think pleasant thoughts.  Sometimes the drs. and nurses joke around with you to help relax you.\nJust think of it has having a nice sleep while they fix up your mouth.\nGood luck : ) Keep smiling.......your teeth will be beautiful
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I'd be lying if I said it didn't hurt but it isn't all that bad. The needles will feel like a very sharp pinch in your mouth. They may give you four or five needles to make sure you're good and frozen. The second one you don't really feel as much. 3-5 are sort of a dull ache.\n\nWhen they pull the tooth you will hear a crunching sound. There's nothing to be alarmed about, it's perfectly normal. It feels rather unsettling when the tooth does come out. It doesn't hurt but your brain is telling you that it should hurt when it doesn't which is weird.\n\nIf you are really scared call the dentist and see if they can give you a prescription for Ativan or Valium. If you take a couple of those you'll probably fall asleep while they're putting the freezing in. If not you're going to think that this whole dentist thing rocks and it's the most fun you've had in awhile. ;)\n\nI have had 6 baby teeth pulled in my life and I have to stay the worst part is actually waiting for it to be done! The fear far outweighed the actual discomfort of the procedure. I also had my wisdom teeth pulled (I was asleep) a couple years ago. I was more afraid of being put to sleep than I was of the actual procedure (I was afraid I would still be able to feel it and not have any way of telling them). Again, it really wasn't nearly as bad as I had feared. My mouth was healthier and I was happier having it done.