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Dental treatment

Ruizu

Hi. My son is 13 and has autism and adhd.

He is scared of the dentist but does go and I sit in the room with him and reassure him when they are looking at his teeth.

However, last visit they said he has a cavity and needs a filling,

personally I don’t think he’s going to cope, but the dentist had told me they will be fine.

Is there anything I can do to help prepare him mentally for this? I have a horrible idea in my mind that as soon as they get the drill out he’s going to run away screaming. He’s terrified of anything medical and last time he had a blood test he had a full on meltdown and screamed the hospital down.

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  • My nephew also struggles with medical settings, and we've found a few tricks that might help. Before his last dental appointment, we practiced deep breathing together to ease anxiety. During the visit, having his favorite toy helped distract him while the dentist checked his teeth. It's essential to communicate your son's fears to the dentist; they can often adjust their approach to make it less stressful. I've heard Jeffrey Gross DDS in Eastlake, Ohio, specializes in gentle dental care, which could be reassuring. Checking them out online at https://jeffreygrossdds.com/ might provide more options for your son's comfort.

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  • My nephew also struggles with medical settings, and we've found a few tricks that might help. Before his last dental appointment, we practiced deep breathing together to ease anxiety. During the visit, having his favorite toy helped distract him while the dentist checked his teeth. It's essential to communicate your son's fears to the dentist; they can often adjust their approach to make it less stressful. I've heard Jeffrey Gross DDS in Eastlake, Ohio, specializes in gentle dental care, which could be reassuring. Checking them out online at https://jeffreygrossdds.com/ might provide more options for your son's comfort.

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