Need root canal on 10 year old who has major dental anxiety

amother

Thu, Jan 27 2022, 2:49 pm

Is there anyone who does general anesthesia for this? Or is there a very gentle endodontist with experience with this situation?
Any tips and advice for getting them to sit in the dentist's chair appreciated.

amother

Clematis

Thu, Jan 27 2022, 2:52 pm

Can you get a recuse does of hydroxizine?

Alternately, Bach remedies and or cbd can be very relaxing as well

SingALong

Thu, Jan 27 2022, 3:26 pm

If your in Brooklyn Perry Malek is an excellent dentist that I’ve brought my very difficult kids to. One she worked on him under general anesthesia. Another she managed to calm down and worked through the procedure with him.

amother

DarkGray

Thu, Jan 27 2022, 3:50 pm

I drive 45 minutes to Dr Eytan Chen in Engelwood. He is excellent. We tried 6 dentist before him (who my kids refused to sit in the chair) My kids sit in the dentist chair with Dr. Chen without moving.

amother

Thu, Jan 27 2022, 3:51 pm

amother [ Clematis ] wrote:

Can you get a recuse does of hydroxizine?

Alternately, Bach remedies and or cbd can be very relaxing as well

Who would prescribe it? Pediatrician?
Thanks for the info.

amother

Thu, Jan 27 2022, 3:53 pm

Thank you to the previous posters. I will look into those dentists.

DallasIma

Thu, Jan 27 2022, 4:27 pm

I don't live in your area (obviously) but I've been having dental procedures under nitrous oxide since I was 15. It's always worked for me and has been enough for me through decades of dental work, except for very serious procedures like extractions. See if your dentist will give your child nitrous.

vintagebknyc

Thu, Jan 27 2022, 4:40 pm

DallasIma wrote:

There are issues with nitrous and Covid, and because of Covid many dentists aren't using it right now. It has to do with sanitizing the delivery method, I don't have time to google it for you right now.

amother

Copper

Thu, Jan 27 2022, 5:13 pm

Fantastic Endodontist in teaneck that my majorly anxious 15 year old did really well with - he was patient and gentle and really talked her through it.
+1 (201) 836-8000 Dr Michael Lewis.

SesameSeeds

Fri, Nov 10 2023, 12:50 pm

amother DarkGray wrote:

Hey, Can you tell me more about Dr Chen?
Does he accept fidelis? Is he calm and patient?
Need to find a new dentist for my child that is traumatized

Thank you

amother

Jasmine

Fri, Nov 10 2023, 12:58 pm

Red Bank Endotontics are FANTASTIC.

Dr Herbert Guttentag- its worth the drive! So gentle, entertaining, and practically pain-free (he has a SILENT DRILL!!!) . Highly recommend.

SesameSeeds

Fri, Nov 10 2023, 1:32 pm

amother Jasmine wrote:

Red Bank Endotontics are FANTASTIC.

Dr Herbert Guttentag- its worth the drive! So gentle, entertaining, and practically pain-free (he has a SILENT DRILL!!!) . Highly recommend.

Thanks for your recommendations. Do you know if he accepts fidelis?
Is he good with anxious children?

amother

DarkGray

Sun, Nov 12 2023, 7:01 pm

Hey, Can you tell me more about Dr Chen?

Does he accept fidelis? I don't know but probably not as he is NJ

Is he calm and patient? He is super calm and patient

Need to find a new dentist for my child that is traumatized