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<blockquote data-quote="1 Day At a Time" data-source="post: 147166" data-attributes="member: 3704"><p>Thanks everyone, your comments have been very helpful.</p><p></p><p>After more visits to the periodontist and orthodontist for difficult child the appliances have become a moot point. He is going to lose one of his front teeth after an attempt at a root canal and crown - because the root itself is fractured. (This was discovered by a dental CT scan- technology I've never heard of before). He is going to have to get a dental implant - but first his tooth root has to be "extruded" and his "permanent braces" are going to be reinstalled next week. I'm really impressed with the way the dental professionals are working together to assist difficult child. It is believed that his tooth was weakened as a side effect of the medication he takes. We've been working to change his medications some to help prevent this from happening to his other teeth. Poor guy, he's really been through it with the dental issues.</p><p></p><p>Fran, your idea about the central place for the appliances is a good one, and we had tried it. difficult child's grandad was a potter and he had made a small beautiful, colorful ceramic bowl which we ceremoniously gave to difficult child for the purpose. It was kept in a public area of the house. difficult child seemed to continuously resist the idea of using it , though. I think it is because he doesn't want our help, but wants to be able to manage his life on his own. I applaud that, but he still has a little ways to go on that front.</p><p></p><p>Alan-Mattem I really liked it when you said "He has to learn that if he comes to you and says he has lost his equipment , there will be no blame , but rather problem solving , that you are there to help him find solutions that will work for him." I have taken that advice to heart and we keep trying on that front. Sometimes, though, I think difficult child is much harder on himself in this arena that we are. But you are right, the trust is not there - and we need to work to build that trust.</p><p></p><p>Shari, I agree completely about the bigger issues that difficult child faces. Once we get his implant taken care of - and get his medications straight - the braces and retainers are definitely moving to the back burner!</p><p></p><p>I really appreciate the feedback from you guys. It helps to get advice from those who know even the little things are complicated when it comes to difficult child's!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="1 Day At a Time, post: 147166, member: 3704"] Thanks everyone, your comments have been very helpful. After more visits to the periodontist and orthodontist for difficult child the appliances have become a moot point. He is going to lose one of his front teeth after an attempt at a root canal and crown - because the root itself is fractured. (This was discovered by a dental CT scan- technology I've never heard of before). He is going to have to get a dental implant - but first his tooth root has to be "extruded" and his "permanent braces" are going to be reinstalled next week. I'm really impressed with the way the dental professionals are working together to assist difficult child. It is believed that his tooth was weakened as a side effect of the medication he takes. We've been working to change his medications some to help prevent this from happening to his other teeth. Poor guy, he's really been through it with the dental issues. Fran, your idea about the central place for the appliances is a good one, and we had tried it. difficult child's grandad was a potter and he had made a small beautiful, colorful ceramic bowl which we ceremoniously gave to difficult child for the purpose. It was kept in a public area of the house. difficult child seemed to continuously resist the idea of using it , though. I think it is because he doesn't want our help, but wants to be able to manage his life on his own. I applaud that, but he still has a little ways to go on that front. Alan-Mattem I really liked it when you said "He has to learn that if he comes to you and says he has lost his equipment , there will be no blame , but rather problem solving , that you are there to help him find solutions that will work for him." I have taken that advice to heart and we keep trying on that front. Sometimes, though, I think difficult child is much harder on himself in this arena that we are. But you are right, the trust is not there - and we need to work to build that trust. Shari, I agree completely about the bigger issues that difficult child faces. Once we get his implant taken care of - and get his medications straight - the braces and retainers are definitely moving to the back burner! I really appreciate the feedback from you guys. It helps to get advice from those who know even the little things are complicated when it comes to difficult child's! [/QUOTE]
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