my son age 14 has aspergers and is hyper sensitive to touch and pain , his last visit to the dentist resulted in 3 baby teeth being removed , he was hysterical and screaming , he refuses to go back i need ti find a more sympathetic dentist
Bupa Dental Centre
36-38 Cornhill, London, EC3V 3ND
Web: www.dentistforphobics.co.uk Tel: 0207 200 5800
Hi I was wondering whether it was possible to pass on/inherit dental phobia? i figured its a mental thing and that there could be a possibility of doing it? my son is 13 and currently cannot stand the dentists, he gets real anxiety before he goes and is restless when he’s there, I remember being about that age and had exactly the same problems. I am now over my fear, as the dentist I had used to offer me rewards if i didn’t kick off etc. I have been told about distraction techniques and wondered how that worked, to try and use it for him? thanks for taking the time to read this message.
Bupa Dental Centre
36-38 Cornhill, London, EC3V 3ND
Web: www.dentistforphobics.co.uk Tel: 0207 200 5800
My daughter became dentophobic at the age of 5 after a dentist tried to drill and fill a tooth without telling her what she was doing. She has since visited a number of dentists but is now 8 and still unable to let them do any work. She has had the injection but then lost the plot at the thought of the drill. She is able to rationalise that the treatment is needed and will be fine but then fear takes over. I am really reluctant to send her to hospital to have teeth pulled out that don’t need to be. Do you have any suggestions?
Bupa Dental Centre
36-38 Cornhill, London, EC3V 3ND
Web: www.dentistforphobics.co.uk Tel: 0207 200 5800
Hello Doctor Pinder
Could you please recommend the best course of action for a mother with a dental phobic child? My son is 8 years old and hasn’t been to the dentists for a few years now and I feel terrible about it. I am planning to book an appointment for him and myself very soon, but the last time we went he went wild and just couldn’t sit still. He’s three years older now, but he runs away at even the mention of the dentist and my husband doesn’t help by using the dentist as a threat for when wants sweets in the supermarket.
What do you think is the best course of action and if he doesn’t need treatment what can i do then? Is sedation safe for children?
hope you can help and thanks for your time
Bupa Dental Centre
36-38 Cornhill, London, EC3V 3ND
Web: www.dentistforphobics.co.uk Tel: 0207 200 5800
hello Doctor
I am looking to take me little girl to the dentist, as one of her teeth is really hurting her, but one problem-she’s terrified of the dentist, screaming and bawling and even kicking out at times. She is 5 years old and the tooth is one of her back teeth, which has been keeping her awake and just making her generally upset, so the tooth really does have to come out. I would really appreciate any help and advice you can offer doctor
thanks for reading my email
Bupa Dental Centre
36-38 Cornhill, London, EC3V 3ND
Web: www.dentistforphobics.co.uk Tel: 0207 200 5800
Hi I have a fear of the dentist and need help. My fears come from bad experiences such as having teeth removed and not being able to get numb, meaning i could feel every bit off it. To make things worse my parents dont believe me that iam scared of the dentist so i have no sympathy there. Iam only 14 which means i only have a few more check up til i dont have to ever go back again, please will you give me some advice to get me through the next couple of years?
SN Clinic
20 Wimpole Street, London, W1G 8GF
Web: www.sndentist.co.uk Tel: 020 7580 1553
Dr. Jennifer, Iam a concerned mother a a 6year old boy, he’s beginning to develop a phobia of cleaning his teeth, its getting worse though, as now I only manage to clean them once every couple and days, I dont know what to do. Detentist vistits are a nightmare as well as he screams and kicked off. Please tell me what to do as I av no further ideas!!
Bupa Dental Centre
36-38 Cornhill, London, EC3V 3ND
Web: www.dentistforphobics.co.uk Tel: 0207 200 5800
Hello Dr Pinder. I am a speech and language therapist working with children with special needs. Some of the children on my caseload are not able to eat or drink anything due to unsafe swallow. What do you recommend as dental hygiene for these children. Is it safe for them to have flouride toothpaste if they are no able to spit it out? Thank you for your time.
Bupa Dental Centre
36-38 Cornhill, London, EC3V 3ND
Web: www.dentistforphobics.co.uk Tel: 0207 200 5800
I an a nursery Nurse working in childrens Out-patient dept I have had an 11 year old boy refferded to me with Autism. He requires a tooth exraction . He has been to theatre but absconded from the trolly and refused to have the procedure done .I am aware of disrtaction techniques but wondered if you had any further suggesgions?
Bupa Dental Centre
36-38 Cornhill, London, EC3V 3ND
Web: www.dentistforphobics.co.uk Tel: 0207 200 5800
My daughter has a fear of the dentist and refuses to get any treatment done. She has explained that she hates the smell, the noises, the feeling of the dentists gloves in her mouth. She gets sweaty, shaky legs and says her heart races. She is 9 years old and we really struggle with getting her to the dentist. Last week she let the dentist look in her mouth, and puff a little air, but will not let her clean off the tartar which is gathering round her new big teeth.
We were going to try a relaxation CD. Are there any you would recommend?
Bupa Dental Centre
36-38 Cornhill, London, EC3V 3ND
Web: www.dentistforphobics.co.uk Tel: 0207 200 5800