Dentist Issues

[bronxmom2]

Hi all, I haven't been here in a while. My son, who is now 10, has been doing great.

 

But I recently took him to the dentists for the first time in a year and a half (because it always triggered problems) and, sure enough, he is obsessing and hopping around again. Nothing too bad... but it is quite evident.

 

Has anyone figured out how to protect a kid who is in "remission" when he goes in for dental cleanings? Avoiding the dentist entirely is not an option obviously...

[philamom]

Is he currently on antibiotics? I would increase shortly before and few days afterwards. You may want to try Motrin right now for inflammation.

 

Ugggh! Really sorry to hear that - hope it only last a few days.