tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post115656477110541972..comments2008-09-24T15:40:48.811-07:00Dr. Dean Brandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-67690451500683989312008-09-24T15:04:00.000-07:002008-09-24T15:04:00.000-07:002008-09-24T15:04:00.000-07:00My 3 year old sits wonderfully for the dentist. However, he gags when they try to work on his cavity. The dentist wants to use i.v. sedation. Is this appropriate for one cavity that does not even hurt?momof2http://www.blogger.com/profile/02445307711127334355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-91786113322555872142008-08-25T16:21:00.000-07:002008-08-25T16:21:00.000-07:002008-08-25T16:21:00.000-07:00Two issues:<BR/><BR/>1. Although Nitrous is an analgesic "sedative" agent, it is not generally though of in the same category as the other sedative medications like Demerol. It's pretty benign IMOP, still consult your dentist for possible concerns there.<BR/><BR/>2. Parental presence--see my post on that. In our office, we let the parents be there, but do not encourage it. There are good reasons both ways on that one.Dr. Dean Brandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-71511629795301808202008-08-25T11:14:00.000-07:002008-08-25T11:14:00.000-07:002008-08-25T11:14:00.000-07:00My 3 year old daughter has a cavity on two molars.<BR/>Her dentist (our first visit) wants to fill them while she is sedated and using nitrous oxide. I'm a bit concerned using two methods to "relax" my daughter. After some convincing I agreed to the nitrous. When I went to the reception to schedule an appointment for the procedure, they explained to me that I would not be allowed in the room during the procedure. I asked if I could be there while my daughter was under sedation and they said it was their policy. I left without scheduling. Is this common practice?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-13683258585506499232008-03-07T09:25:00.000-08:002008-03-07T09:25:00.000-08:002008-03-07T09:25:00.000-08:00Laughing gas pretty much goes away after about 10 minutes. There would be no long term effects from that.<BR/><BR/>Good to get your child checked out. This time of year there are a lot of bugs going around. BTW, I do not sedate children who do not meet the criteria one of which is to be generally healthy (no fever, colds, etc). Hey, with kids you sometimes don't know if they are coming down with something till it's a full blown cold. I would wait on any further dental treatment till you have consulted the physician and make sure he is ok. Good Luck.Dr. Dean Brandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-26966499938467318782008-03-07T06:34:00.000-08:002008-03-07T06:34:00.000-08:002008-03-07T06:34:00.000-08:00My 2 year old received 4 white crowns on her front teeth yesterday. She had a slight fever before she went in due to a cold. Since she came home she has not eaten anything and I had to struggle with her to take fluids, thank God she did. I am going to take her to her pediatrician today but I wanted to know what side affects she could be suffering from the laughing gas. I know she really needed the procedure done but I feel guilty now for putting her through it and am anxious about sending my 6 year old back (who got stainless crowns in the back) to get the other side done. I truly believe that the staff is very good with children and professional but I can't help but worry.ChefWebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00933338116975071626noreply@blogger.com