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Dentistry ..... A fear of Hospitals.

Alec's Dad

Wonder if anyone else has solved this dentist problem ...??

Our 22yr old son has very limited speech and understanding - communicates in single words, tells us what he wants, knows what hurts, has a long memory etc. etc.

He needs several fillings and they need to be done under general anaesthetic.

Problem is ... 14 years ago he had milk teeth extracted under general anaesthetic in a hospital and he remembers that trauma. Now he WONT enter the hospital under any circumstances. No amount of persuasion, sweet talking, promise of tea-drinking in hospital cafe, showing pics of nice nurses/doctors etc. etc. will persuade him.

He will park in the car-park and walk to the door but he will NOT pass through the door.

We have discussed giving "heavy Pre-med" at home with the anaesthetist but that's not an option, they won't take the risk.

Can anyone suggest what might help? Has anyone on here ever had dental work done on a patient who refuses to cooperate??

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  • Hi - my adult son had a complicated filling done at a specialist dental practice under sedation with a consultant dentist + others assisting.  He had "happy air" via a clear mask on his face + when he was very relaxed they put the cannula in.  He did notice but just lay back again (doesn't like needles at all).  We went in with him but after the cannula was in place we sat in the waiting room.  It took about 30 mins + then he had to sit down for a further 15 to make sure he was ok.  The they took the cannula out.  As the point of the needle was hidden from view by a small tube-like bandage + also because he was still a bit sleepy, it didn't bother him.  Have you asked about a specialist dental practice.  I don't know if he's ok going to the dentist or not.  We explained what wd happen in an easy to understand way a couple of times before we went.  My son quite likes seeing the dentist but mostly doesn't need anything done, apart from a polish now + again.

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  • Hi - my adult son had a complicated filling done at a specialist dental practice under sedation with a consultant dentist + others assisting.  He had "happy air" via a clear mask on his face + when he was very relaxed they put the cannula in.  He did notice but just lay back again (doesn't like needles at all).  We went in with him but after the cannula was in place we sat in the waiting room.  It took about 30 mins + then he had to sit down for a further 15 to make sure he was ok.  The they took the cannula out.  As the point of the needle was hidden from view by a small tube-like bandage + also because he was still a bit sleepy, it didn't bother him.  Have you asked about a specialist dental practice.  I don't know if he's ok going to the dentist or not.  We explained what wd happen in an easy to understand way a couple of times before we went.  My son quite likes seeing the dentist but mostly doesn't need anything done, apart from a polish now + again.

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