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<blockquote data-quote="smallworld" data-source="post: 42795" data-attributes="member: 2423"><p>Thanks for sharing your experiences. It's reassuring to know that we're not alone.</p><p></p><p>I don't blame difficult child 1, and I don't blame the dentist for what's going on. The dentist is gentle and caring. My girls love her and go for cleanings willingly. difficult child 1 has been seeing her since the age of 3. Since his mood disorder worsened 1.5 years ago, he has gotten more anxious about doctor visits in general, although he has always had major anxiety about anyone poking and prodding him. From the age of 3 months to 15 months, he had non-stop ear infections, which were very painful. Then from age 2 to 4 years old, he had chronic tonsillitis, which led to a tonsillectomy and a painful 10-day recovery. I think he associates pain with anyone who comes near him with a medical instrument.</p><p></p><p>I've had an email conversation with our pediatrician, difficult child 1's psychiatrist and neurologist. They know of a clinic at the University of Maryland Hospital that performs all kinds of medical procedures under sedation. We're in the process of exploring whether we can get the dental cleaning, blood work and immunizations done under one sedation because obviously, the fewer sedations, the less risk involved. </p><p></p><p>Thanks again everyone.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smallworld, post: 42795, member: 2423"] Thanks for sharing your experiences. It's reassuring to know that we're not alone. I don't blame difficult child 1, and I don't blame the dentist for what's going on. The dentist is gentle and caring. My girls love her and go for cleanings willingly. difficult child 1 has been seeing her since the age of 3. Since his mood disorder worsened 1.5 years ago, he has gotten more anxious about doctor visits in general, although he has always had major anxiety about anyone poking and prodding him. From the age of 3 months to 15 months, he had non-stop ear infections, which were very painful. Then from age 2 to 4 years old, he had chronic tonsillitis, which led to a tonsillectomy and a painful 10-day recovery. I think he associates pain with anyone who comes near him with a medical instrument. I've had an email conversation with our pediatrician, difficult child 1's psychiatrist and neurologist. They know of a clinic at the University of Maryland Hospital that performs all kinds of medical procedures under sedation. We're in the process of exploring whether we can get the dental cleaning, blood work and immunizations done under one sedation because obviously, the fewer sedations, the less risk involved. Thanks again everyone. [/QUOTE]
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