I am FREAKING OUT! Luke's teeth.......

merego · 07-11-2008, 11:17 AM

We go to an awesome pediatric dentist ( he is a friend of my friends dad who is a dentist) as a kid our family dentist was AWFUL, the meanest man alive and to this day I am terrified of the dentist and have to take Xanax to go. I did not want my kids to have that fear which is why I started early. Kyle always loved the dentist and they are so nice at our office, I wish I could go there
When you go and you see that picture of baby bottle mouth, it really freaks you out, it did me. I have friends who let there kids go to bed with juice in a bottle, to each there own, I don't do that, but her sons teeth unfotunately are starting to look like that picture. My kids were and still are not allowed to have a cup of anything in bed and they never had bottles in bed, but I was a freak about it because I knew too many people whose kids could only go to sleep with a bottle or cup ( that is a whole other thread). Jen, I think teeth is just one of those inherited traits as well and some kids have good teeth and others don't. Kyle does, Regan appears too, Parker may not be so lucky. I have good teeth, Clint has spent alot of money on his b/c of genetics in his family and their teeth, Kyle and Regan got mine, Parker I think is going to get his bads. No matter what we do, somethings we just can't control. Kyle does have sealants and got them once all the perm teeth were in and he does eat alot of junk, but he also brushes 5 times a day b/c we are freaks

jrstephens · 07-11-2008, 04:13 PM

My local dentist referred me a a peds dentist. I called and we have an appointment Monday at 130. My coworker uses this same group and loves them.

I am still feeling a little freaked today but freaking is my nature, ha!

Luke asked me why could he not go today, ha!! At times he is excited but then at times he will ask me if he is going to be ok? Breaks my heart when he asks me that!

Merego: I think I will owe some of him wanting to go to you!!! Have you seen the J&K+8 show where they go to the dentist? He has been watching that one and we had talked some this week about him going when I go in August, so, I think God used that and you to prepare us some. I would not have been wathing that show if not for you talking about it!

We do have dental insurance thank goodness. We pay 40% of the charge. They said on Monday they will sit down and we will map out a plan. She said they may or may not go ahead and do work on Monday, it will depend on how bad they are. I hope they do some b/c we have to go 2 hours to get there!

Everyone please keep Luke in your prayers. I am pretty sure he will freak when we get there. He is every afraid of dr's. When he was 2 he cut his face on a mirror that fell on top of him from his ear to the corner of his eye near his nose. It is ONLY by God's protection that it missed his eye! They had to wrap him in a sheet and hold him down to glue it! and naturally he has been terrified since then! Pray for me too b/c I will be boohing if he is hurting, ha!

jrstephens · 07-11-2008, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by susan g

When did you last have your own teeth checked? I was horrified to learn that my neglect of taking myself to the dentist (my 3 kids went every 6 months) paid off with more cavities than I am willing to admit

and I had never had any cavities in the past. My dentist said he almost never has a patient go through more than 1 pregnancy without getting a cavity, no matter how careful she is. I had never heard this. hth

After I got married in 2001 and got dental insurance I go all the time b/c I have horrible teeth. I will go the first time after my 2nd pregnancy on August 1st. I had to get 6 filled after I had Luke. I rarely eat junk food and I brush my teeth. My dad's side of the dmaily havebad teeth. Russell has NEVER had a cavity and has 20/20 vision - makes me want to SHOOT him!!!

merego · 07-11-2008, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jrstephens

My local dentist referred me a a peds dentist. I called and we have an appointment Monday at 130. My coworker uses this same group and loves them.

I am still feeling a little freaked today but freaking is my nature, ha!

Luke asked me why could he not go today, ha!! At times he is excited but then at times he will ask me if he is going to be ok? Breaks my heart when he asks me that!

Merego: I think I will owe some of him wanting to go to you!!! Have you seen the J&K+8 show where they go to the dentist? He has been watching that one and we had talked some this week about him going when I go in August, so, I think God used that and you to prepare us some. I would not have been wathing that show if not for you talking about it!

We do have dental insurance thank goodness. We pay 40% of the charge. They said on Monday they will sit down and we will map out a plan. She said they may or may not go ahead and do work on Monday, it will depend on how bad they are. I hope they do some b/c we have to go 2 hours to get there!

Everyone please keep Luke in your prayers. I am pretty sure he will freak when we get there. He is every afraid of dr's. When he was 2 he cut his face on a mirror that fell on top of him from his ear to the corner of his eye near his nose. It is ONLY by God's protection that it missed his eye! They had to wrap him in a sheet and hold him down to glue it! and naturally he has been terrified since then! Pray for me too b/c I will be boohing if he is hurting, ha!

Jen, yes I did see that one about the dentist. I love that show and watch it everytime it is on and I TIVO it. I am glad I was able to help in some way, I aim to please

I will be keeping you both in my prayers, I can only imagine the day we have to take Regan which will be in a few short months. Our pediatric dentitst and hygenist always do a good job with distraction, teh one makes balloon animals, Kyle loved that when he was 5, not so much at 15~ ha ha. I freak out over everything too, so you are not alone. Let us know how it goes

jrstephens · 07-11-2008, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by merego

Jen, yes I did see that one about the dentist. I love that show and watch it everytime it is on and I TIVO it. I am glad I was able to help in some way, I aim to please

I will be keeping you both in my prayers, I can only imagine the day we have to take Regan which will be in a few short months. Our pediatric dentitst and hygenist always do a good job with distraction, teh one makes balloon animals, Kyle loved that when he was 5, not so much at 15~ ha ha. I freak out over everything too, so you are not alone. Let us know how it goes

Luke is OBSESSED with balloons that would be awesome if mine does that!

I told him after his visit we would go to Target and buy the biggest bag of balloons they have!

We currently have 36 episodes on DVR. I think we have watched them all over and over. This is Luke's newest "cartoon" for him. I am so thankful for something NOT animated that is clean!

pamperedposey · 07-12-2008, 01:10 AM

Was Luke born early? My daughter was born 4 weeks early and her dentist said that her 4 cavities were because of that.

Make sure your dentist will always allow you to go back with your kids. The first pediatric dentist I took my daughter to was such a scam! They advertised it as so much fun with free video games in the lobby and cartoons on the ceiling, but when they turn 4 they don't allow parents to go back with them any more.

To make a long story short...my daughter needed 2 caps and when they gave her the liquid stuff to sedate her it made her more anxious. Instead of realizing this and trying something else they strapped her down to a board and proceeded to cap her teeth. I'm not trying to scare you, but my daughter has been so truamatized by that. I won't even get into the details of what happened when the cap fell off a couple of days later!!

I just took her to a new dentist last week for the first time in 2 years. It took a lot of convincing that it wouldn't be like last time. They were fabulous! But I have been much less trusting of doctors and dentists myself since then.

jrstephens · 07-12-2008, 01:32 AM

He was a few days early but that was it.

My coworker had the same experience that you had and this is the group she changed too, so, thankfully I was able to talk to someone that has personal experience with this group before I made my appointment b/c I was worried about the things you talk about.

I was terrified of the dentist b/c when I was little one grabbed me by my mouth when I threw up and told me I better not EVER throw up in his chair again! I throw up when I get nervous and have the best gag reflex in the world. I still can rarely am able to get a full flouride treatment!

mpkegley · 07-15-2008, 07:16 AM

I worry that my 3 yo ds will have a bunch of bad teeth too. He has sensory issues and his mouth is one of his major issues. He doesn't want anyone touching his mouth or his face around his mouth. His OT and I have been working on it, but he will only brush his teeth himself. He freaks out when I try to look or try to brush for him. Going to the dentist has been a nightmare also. They don't even get near him before he freaks out! He has been to the dentist 3 times and they haven't even seen his teeth!!! Anyway, don't beat yourself up about it. With his sensory issues, I have learned that it is not always going to be perfect, but I can deal with it. I just hope that when he does finally see the dentist, that he won't have cavities in all of his teeth. Good luck! Our next trip to the dentist will be a ped dentist that a friend referred me too. Hopefully, we will get somewhere next time.

pamperedbecky · 07-15-2008, 08:35 AM

So, Jennifer, how did it go???

I hope everything went well at the dentist!! Be sure to post an update when you have a chance.

jrstephens · 07-15-2008, 10:20 AM

Sorry, I meant to post this yesterday.

I told my BF that were going and she told me about the local dentist that she has been using since both of her kids was 2 years old. So, I called and made an appointment with him for Thursday at 1200 and cancelled the one for yesterday.

Where that dentist was is a 90 mile trip one way for us, so, I am going to try this first and if he will not work out then go to the other one.

I had been told by several people that the group I was going to Monday would STRAP HIM IN THE CHAIR! and I was not having that at all! I was really freaking out hearing tht over the weekned. But then others said they didn't.

The local dentist, Dr. Walters, uses laughing gas and will let me go back there with him in the beginning. I feel more at peace about it now that I have this apt.

Keep your prayers up for us though! And I will post an update Thursday night.

KellyTheChef · 07-15-2008, 10:26 AM

Jennifer...I pray that the closer one works out for you guys! Keep us posted!

jrstephens · 07-17-2008, 11:49 AM

I am leaving work at 11 to go get Luke to take him the dentist. I will updated you all when I get back to work after his appointment. Or I amc oming back as long as he is ok fo rme to leave him. I think they are only doing an exam today and probably schedule the "work" later. If they get him to open his mouth, they may need to go ahead and do some work then, ha!

Jennie4PC · 07-17-2008, 11:51 AM

Jennifer
good luck at the dentist.

christinaspc · 07-17-2008, 11:55 AM

I know the feeling about teeth my daughter just turnedn in 5 may and she has a decade tooth and two cavaities and she brushes in the morning and night and I talked to the denist and he said some kids are just born with a bad teeth.

I about freaked out when we found them. what is horrible is we have no insurance so it is going to be a treat paying for them.

Kitchen Diva · 07-17-2008, 12:00 PM

Keep us posted Jen, and I will keep you and Luke in my prayers.

jrstephens · 07-17-2008, 02:33 PM

Well, we're back. Luke did great to me. He let them clean his teeth but they could not get the xrays. I personally thought they could have tried a little harder but I guess they know more than me. Just from looking the dentist sees about 7! and one he said is bad.

He recommended going to a pediatric dentist where Luke can be lightly sedated and they can work longer in his mouth. I am calling this afternoon to see when I can get in.

The one that is bad they said would be sort of like an adult root canal but not as bad. Said they would drill down deep and put medicine in it. He said they would not want to pull it unless they had to b/c it could make his permanent teeth come in crooked.

As I said above, I thought Luke did awesome. Especially for his first time and as scared as he can be of doctors. I was not even expecting to get the cleaning done. He would not let me leave the room though and tha is one reason they think he needs to be sedated.

So, the saga and worry continues. I am very thankful we have insurance b/c paying 40% is better than paying 100% athough it wills till probably drain a savings account! ha!

Keep your prayers coming!

pamperedpals · 07-17-2008, 03:04 PM

I'm glad to hear that things went well.

Chef Michelle D · 07-17-2008, 04:29 PM

I'm glad it went well and I do think sedating him will be for the best. That way he won't be afraid to go back. Good luck.

jrstephens · 07-17-2008, 05:01 PM

I called and I have an appointment for August 1st. She said they would do an examination that day and determine which time of sedation he needs for the visits. They have one that you take at home before he comes in and one that is done in the office.

Kitchen Diva · 07-17-2008, 06:17 PM

Jennifer- I'm glad it went well. I will continue to lift you and little Luke (my fav boy name by the way) up in prayer!

Go relax for now- August 1st will be here soon enough!

07-11-2008, 11:17 AM	#21
merego Location: cincinnati, ohio ( east side) Posts: 2,013 Best Show: 2200.0 Experience: 1+ # of Shows: 101 My Mood:	Re: I am FREAKING OUT! Luke's teeth....... We go to an awesome pediatric dentist ( he is a friend of my friends dad who is a dentist) as a kid our family dentist was AWFUL, the meanest man alive and to this day I am terrified of the dentist and have to take Xanax to go. I did not want my kids to have that fear which is why I started early. Kyle always loved the dentist and they are so nice at our office, I wish I could go there When you go and you see that picture of baby bottle mouth, it really freaks you out, it did me. I have friends who let there kids go to bed with juice in a bottle, to each there own, I don't do that, but her sons teeth unfotunately are starting to look like that picture. My kids were and still are not allowed to have a cup of anything in bed and they never had bottles in bed, but I was a freak about it because I knew too many people whose kids could only go to sleep with a bottle or cup ( that is a whole other thread). Jen, I think teeth is just one of those inherited traits as well and some kids have good teeth and others don't. Kyle does, Regan appears too, Parker may not be so lucky. I have good teeth, Clint has spent alot of money on his b/c of genetics in his family and their teeth, Kyle and Regan got mine, Parker I think is going to get his bads. No matter what we do, somethings we just can't control. Kyle does have sealants and got them once all the perm teeth were in and he does eat alot of junk, but he also brushes 5 times a day b/c we are freaks

07-11-2008, 04:13 PM	#22
jrstephens Location: Fulton, Alabama Posts: 7,128 Best Show: $927 Experience: 2+ # of Shows: 90+ My Mood:	Re: I am FREAKING OUT! Luke's teeth....... My local dentist referred me a a peds dentist. I called and we have an appointment Monday at 130. My coworker uses this same group and loves them. I am still feeling a little freaked today but freaking is my nature, ha! Luke asked me why could he not go today, ha!! At times he is excited but then at times he will ask me if he is going to be ok? Breaks my heart when he asks me that! Merego: I think I will owe some of him wanting to go to you!!! Have you seen the J&K+8 show where they go to the dentist? He has been watching that one and we had talked some this week about him going when I go in August, so, I think God used that and you to prepare us some. I would not have been wathing that show if not for you talking about it! We do have dental insurance thank goodness. We pay 40% of the charge. They said on Monday they will sit down and we will map out a plan. She said they may or may not go ahead and do work on Monday, it will depend on how bad they are. I hope they do some b/c we have to go 2 hours to get there! Everyone please keep Luke in your prayers. I am pretty sure he will freak when we get there. He is every afraid of dr's. When he was 2 he cut his face on a mirror that fell on top of him from his ear to the corner of his eye near his nose. It is ONLY by God's protection that it missed his eye! They had to wrap him in a sheet and hold him down to glue it! and naturally he has been terrified since then! Pray for me too b/c I will be boohing if he is hurting, ha!

07-12-2008, 01:10 AM	#26
pamperedposey Location: Chapel Hill, TN Posts: 523 Best Show: 1635 Experience: 2 # of Shows: My Mood:	Re: I am FREAKING OUT! Luke's teeth....... Was Luke born early? My daughter was born 4 weeks early and her dentist said that her 4 cavities were because of that. Make sure your dentist will always allow you to go back with your kids. The first pediatric dentist I took my daughter to was such a scam! They advertised it as so much fun with free video games in the lobby and cartoons on the ceiling, but when they turn 4 they don't allow parents to go back with them any more. To make a long story short...my daughter needed 2 caps and when they gave her the liquid stuff to sedate her it made her more anxious. Instead of realizing this and trying something else they strapped her down to a board and proceeded to cap her teeth. I'm not trying to scare you, but my daughter has been so truamatized by that. I won't even get into the details of what happened when the cap fell off a couple of days later!! I just took her to a new dentist last week for the first time in 2 years. It took a lot of convincing that it wouldn't be like last time. They were fabulous! But I have been much less trusting of doctors and dentists myself since then.

07-12-2008, 01:32 AM	#27
jrstephens Location: Fulton, Alabama Posts: 7,128 Best Show: $927 Experience: 2+ # of Shows: 90+ My Mood:	Re: I am FREAKING OUT! Luke's teeth....... He was a few days early but that was it. My coworker had the same experience that you had and this is the group she changed too, so, thankfully I was able to talk to someone that has personal experience with this group before I made my appointment b/c I was worried about the things you talk about. I was terrified of the dentist b/c when I was little one grabbed me by my mouth when I threw up and told me I better not EVER throw up in his chair again! I throw up when I get nervous and have the best gag reflex in the world. I still can rarely am able to get a full flouride treatment!

07-15-2008, 07:16 AM	#28
mpkegley Location: Georgetown, Ky Posts: 844 Best Show: 1015 Experience: 2 # of Shows: My Mood:	Re: I am FREAKING OUT! Luke's teeth....... I worry that my 3 yo ds will have a bunch of bad teeth too. He has sensory issues and his mouth is one of his major issues. He doesn't want anyone touching his mouth or his face around his mouth. His OT and I have been working on it, but he will only brush his teeth himself. He freaks out when I try to look or try to brush for him. Going to the dentist has been a nightmare also. They don't even get near him before he freaks out! He has been to the dentist 3 times and they haven't even seen his teeth!!! Anyway, don't beat yourself up about it. With his sensory issues, I have learned that it is not always going to be perfect, but I can deal with it. I just hope that when he does finally see the dentist, that he won't have cavities in all of his teeth. Good luck! Our next trip to the dentist will be a ped dentist that a friend referred me too. Hopefully, we will get somewhere next time.

07-15-2008, 08:35 AM	#29
pamperedbecky Location: Geneva, IL Posts: 4,533 Best Show: 2800 Experience: 5+ # of Shows: 399 My Mood:	Re: I am FREAKING OUT! Luke's teeth....... So, Jennifer, how did it go??? I hope everything went well at the dentist!! Be sure to post an update when you have a chance.

07-15-2008, 10:20 AM	#30
jrstephens Location: Fulton, Alabama Posts: 7,128 Best Show: $927 Experience: 2+ # of Shows: 90+ My Mood:	Re: I am FREAKING OUT! Luke's teeth....... Sorry, I meant to post this yesterday. I told my BF that were going and she told me about the local dentist that she has been using since both of her kids was 2 years old. So, I called and made an appointment with him for Thursday at 1200 and cancelled the one for yesterday. Where that dentist was is a 90 mile trip one way for us, so, I am going to try this first and if he will not work out then go to the other one. I had been told by several people that the group I was going to Monday would STRAP HIM IN THE CHAIR! and I was not having that at all! I was really freaking out hearing tht over the weekned. But then others said they didn't. The local dentist, Dr. Walters, uses laughing gas and will let me go back there with him in the beginning. I feel more at peace about it now that I have this apt. Keep your prayers up for us though! And I will post an update Thursday night.

07-15-2008, 10:26 AM	#31
KellyTheChef Location: Hartville, Ohio Posts: 7,742 Best Show: 1586 Experience: 5 # of Shows: 90 My Mood:	Re: I am FREAKING OUT! Luke's teeth....... Jennifer...I pray that the closer one works out for you guys! Keep us posted!

07-17-2008, 11:49 AM	#32
jrstephens Location: Fulton, Alabama Posts: 7,128 Best Show: $927 Experience: 2+ # of Shows: 90+ My Mood:	Re: I am FREAKING OUT! Luke's teeth....... I am leaving work at 11 to go get Luke to take him the dentist. I will updated you all when I get back to work after his appointment. Or I amc oming back as long as he is ok fo rme to leave him. I think they are only doing an exam today and probably schedule the "work" later. If they get him to open his mouth, they may need to go ahead and do some work then, ha!

07-17-2008, 11:51 AM	#33
Jennie4PC Location: Elko NV Posts: 2,995 Best Show: 1200 Experience: 3 # of Shows: 100+ My Mood:	Re: I am FREAKING OUT! Luke's teeth....... Jennifer good luck at the dentist.

07-17-2008, 11:55 AM	#34
christinaspc Location: Grangeville, Idaho Posts: 1,052 Best Show: 1454 Experience: 3+ # of Shows: 102 My Mood:	Re: I am FREAKING OUT! Luke's teeth....... I know the feeling about teeth my daughter just turnedn in 5 may and she has a decade tooth and two cavaities and she brushes in the morning and night and I talked to the denist and he said some kids are just born with a bad teeth. I about freaked out when we found them. what is horrible is we have no insurance so it is going to be a treat paying for them.

07-17-2008, 12:00 PM	#35
Kitchen Diva Location: Beside the still and peaceful waters... Posts: 5,065 Best Show: 1200 Experience: 1+ # of Shows: gobs My Mood:	Re: I am FREAKING OUT! Luke's teeth....... Keep us posted Jen, and I will keep you and Luke in my prayers.

07-17-2008, 02:33 PM	#36
jrstephens Location: Fulton, Alabama Posts: 7,128 Best Show: $927 Experience: 2+ # of Shows: 90+ My Mood:	We're back Well, we're back. Luke did great to me. He let them clean his teeth but they could not get the xrays. I personally thought they could have tried a little harder but I guess they know more than me. Just from looking the dentist sees about 7! and one he said is bad. He recommended going to a pediatric dentist where Luke can be lightly sedated and they can work longer in his mouth. I am calling this afternoon to see when I can get in. The one that is bad they said would be sort of like an adult root canal but not as bad. Said they would drill down deep and put medicine in it. He said they would not want to pull it unless they had to b/c it could make his permanent teeth come in crooked. As I said above, I thought Luke did awesome. Especially for his first time and as scared as he can be of doctors. I was not even expecting to get the cleaning done. He would not let me leave the room though and tha is one reason they think he needs to be sedated. So, the saga and worry continues. I am very thankful we have insurance b/c paying 40% is better than paying 100% athough it wills till probably drain a savings account! ha! Keep your prayers coming!

07-17-2008, 03:04 PM	#37
pamperedpals Location: Roy, WA Posts: 1,817 Best Show: 1035 Experience: 2 # of Shows: My Mood:	Re: I am FREAKING OUT! Luke's teeth....... I'm glad to hear that things went well.

07-17-2008, 04:29 PM	#38
Chef Michelle D Location: Billerica, MA Posts: 557 Best Show: 1,172 Experience: 1 # of Shows: My Mood:	Re: I am FREAKING OUT! Luke's teeth....... I'm glad it went well and I do think sedating him will be for the best. That way he won't be afraid to go back. Good luck.

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07-17-2008, 05:01 PM	#39
jrstephens Location: Fulton, Alabama Posts: 7,128 Best Show: $927 Experience: 2+ # of Shows: 90+ My Mood:	Re: I am FREAKING OUT! Luke's teeth....... I called and I have an appointment for August 1st. She said they would do an examination that day and determine which time of sedation he needs for the visits. They have one that you take at home before he comes in and one that is done in the office.

07-17-2008, 06:17 PM	#40
Kitchen Diva Location: Beside the still and peaceful waters... Posts: 5,065 Best Show: 1200 Experience: 1+ # of Shows: gobs My Mood:	Re: I am FREAKING OUT! Luke's teeth....... Jennifer- I'm glad it went well. I will continue to lift you and little Luke (my fav boy name by the way) up in prayer! Go relax for now- August 1st will be here soon enough!