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Dentist - possible sedation

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My son (12) finds it so difficult to open his mouth for the dentist to check his teeth or to let her put any instruments in his mouth. She is worried about his teeth now and wants to give them a clean with her machinery. She has suggested sedating him or giving some kind of anaesthetic on next visit but I am worried about this for lots of reasons. She is a very kind caring dentist but he still finds it distressing. Does anyone have experience of this?  Thanks.

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  • I have problems with Dentist, as a child I avoided it after a bad experience, where the school dentist had gouged into the side of my cheek. From 18 I made a point of visiting every year, later to six months. It took a long time for me to be comfortable with a dentist, he had a manner that was calming, and described what he was doing or about to do. I lost this dentist several years ago, because nhs contracts changed, and couldn't see him unless I signed up to den plan. I've have not been able to find a new dentist I am comfortable with, so haven't seen a dentist for a while

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  • I have problems with Dentist, as a child I avoided it after a bad experience, where the school dentist had gouged into the side of my cheek. From 18 I made a point of visiting every year, later to six months. It took a long time for me to be comfortable with a dentist, he had a manner that was calming, and described what he was doing or about to do. I lost this dentist several years ago, because nhs contracts changed, and couldn't see him unless I signed up to den plan. I've have not been able to find a new dentist I am comfortable with, so haven't seen a dentist for a while

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