Q. I am getting another tooth pulled out tommorow (Grrrrr!). I already had one taken out on Tuesday. I forgot how scared I was of getting my teeth pulled out. Not so much the pulling, more so the injections. I admit, last time, I started to get nervous for some reason or the other and tears started to roll down my face. Mind you, dentist didn't really help who asked me why I crying. :l How do you stop being scared?
A. Hello toffeebear15,
The injections, or rather shots, are to help you throughout the operation, or visit if you prefer. They numb your mouth area (you probably know, just retelling.)
I could see that you are scared of needles, or generally vaccines. Vaccines and those dental shots are to help you, so don't be scared.
Here is how I go to the dentist and don't be scared: think of it as something to remove your stress. Some people like me actually do like the feeling of the shots because of the stress I get from my sister (please don't tell my sister =D.)
What I recommend you to is: orthodontists are to help you. Just think of them in their underclothes. This doesn't help me because I laugh, but helps a lot of people. If this doesn't help, just be cool and tell your friend/family/relative to buy you a treat (no ice cream, just noodles or anything that is healthy and goes with your doctor's suggested meal for the day.) If you like video games, play video games after. I bet you can pass the level you want, because you'll be hyper when you pop that door open.
Hope this helps you,
Sean
The injections, or rather shots, are to help you throughout the operation, or visit if you prefer. They numb your mouth area (you probably know, just retelling.)
I could see that you are scared of needles, or generally vaccines. Vaccines and those dental shots are to help you, so don't be scared.
Here is how I go to the dentist and don't be scared: think of it as something to remove your stress. Some people like me actually do like the feeling of the shots because of the stress I get from my sister (please don't tell my sister =D.)
What I recommend you to is: orthodontists are to help you. Just think of them in their underclothes. This doesn't help me because I laugh, but helps a lot of people. If this doesn't help, just be cool and tell your friend/family/relative to buy you a treat (no ice cream, just noodles or anything that is healthy and goes with your doctor's suggested meal for the day.) If you like video games, play video games after. I bet you can pass the level you want, because you'll be hyper when you pop that door open.
Hope this helps you,
Sean
How long will it take a dentist to pull an abscessed tooth?
Q. I have an appointment today at 5:30pm for him to pull it out but the Laker game starts at 6:00pm. I'm scared I will miss the entire game because of this. Will it take longer than an hour to pull it out? I want to at least catch the second half! Please somebody give me good news!!!! D;
A. It takes about 2 minutes. It's not major surgery.
How much college do you need to become a dentist?
Q. I am going to a community college for 2 years. so how many more years of school does it take after that to become a dentist?
A. I'm answering based on my knowledge of US dental school admissions. If you are in another country, you will need someone else's answer.
You can visit any dental school web site and learn about admission requirements. Check out my old school http://www.dental.upenn.edu/ - click on "Admissons" - and see if this is helpful at this stage of the game.
Start by going to a good college so you will have a better chance of admission to a dental school. Dental schools are becoming harder and harder to get into, so a good college helps. It is not a simple transfer, but a whole new application procedure.
If you are already on track at a 2-year community college, you don't have to get out now. Many community colleges are aligned with very reputable colleges that will let you transfer credits 100%.
It helps to look into the requirements for admission to a dental school and work backwards. This will help you choose your college major and it might even help you choose your college. Typically, it is easier to match up the requirements for dental school admission with the requirements of a science major and biology seems to be the closest match. You could be a history major if you wanted to be, but then all of your electives would probably be used up trying to take courses required for dental school admission.
Typically, you graduate from college after 4 years with a bachelor's degree and then start dental school, which is a whole separate entity from college. Some colleges offer combined programs where the really bright and focused student might be able to combine some credits and actually enter dental school before receiving the undergraduate degree. Obviously, you would have to know this well in advance, as it might even determine where you apply to college. You do not have to disclose this intention as you are applying to the college, but you need to look into the program
almost immediately, because it will determine quite a bit about what courses you need to take as soon as possible in college.
You can visit any dental school web site and learn about admission requirements. Check out my old school http://www.dental.upenn.edu/ - click on "Admissons" - and see if this is helpful at this stage of the game.
Start by going to a good college so you will have a better chance of admission to a dental school. Dental schools are becoming harder and harder to get into, so a good college helps. It is not a simple transfer, but a whole new application procedure.
If you are already on track at a 2-year community college, you don't have to get out now. Many community colleges are aligned with very reputable colleges that will let you transfer credits 100%.
It helps to look into the requirements for admission to a dental school and work backwards. This will help you choose your college major and it might even help you choose your college. Typically, it is easier to match up the requirements for dental school admission with the requirements of a science major and biology seems to be the closest match. You could be a history major if you wanted to be, but then all of your electives would probably be used up trying to take courses required for dental school admission.
Typically, you graduate from college after 4 years with a bachelor's degree and then start dental school, which is a whole separate entity from college. Some colleges offer combined programs where the really bright and focused student might be able to combine some credits and actually enter dental school before receiving the undergraduate degree. Obviously, you would have to know this well in advance, as it might even determine where you apply to college. You do not have to disclose this intention as you are applying to the college, but you need to look into the program
almost immediately, because it will determine quite a bit about what courses you need to take as soon as possible in college.
Taking my autistic 3 year old to the dentist?
Q. My 3 year old daughter has her first dentist appointment tomorrow. I am really nervous because I know she is not going to tolerate the dentist touching her teeth. (This is why I have not taken her in sooner!) Does anybody have any related experience or advice?
The reason I am taking her in now is because her front tooth has turned a light grey color in the past few days, and I am thinking there is a problem with the root.
The reason I am taking her in now is because her front tooth has turned a light grey color in the past few days, and I am thinking there is a problem with the root.
A. OK, since you've already got the appointment, here's exactly what I would do. I have a daughter that has autism, she's now 9-1/2, so I've BTDT.
First, make sure the dentist office understands that your daughter has autism, that she probably won't be very cooperative, and that much might not get done at this appointment. Explain that you really want to work with them to help your daughter learn to be comfortable and tolerate a dentist visit. That this visit is more of a learning experience than anything. Ask if they can look in your mouth as well, so it's "Mommy's turn, then Daughters turn" type thing.
I have no idea your daughters level of understanding, but mine wouldn't have gotten it a bit at this age. For mine at 3, I wouldn't really bother trying to prepare in advance, I'd just treat it as an adventure at the time, very positive and fun, "look at all the cool stuff" type thing.
If your daughter would understand talking about events that will happen tomorrow, I'd get a childrens video with a dentist visit (favorite characters if possible) or a book with a dentist visit and show her really excited, "Look what we get to do tomorrow, just like ......."
At the visit, remain calm. Remind staff that it is likely that no much will be accomplished, but see if the dentist can at least get a glimpse of that front tooth. We had the dentist "COUNT THE TEETH" so he could get a quick look. My daughter loved numbers and this fit nicely with her obsessions. The other trick I used was "you only have to keep your mouth open for 20 seconds" and I would count out loud, pacing myself so the dentist could do the exam. Believe me, once those 20 seconds were up, her mouth shut like a bear trap.
It's likely that the tooth is dying, or dead, and nothing really needs to be done. This can happen from trauma to the tooth. Since it's a baby tooth, I'd keep it in place if possible, to keep the space open. I had such a tooth as a kid. Usually it causes no pain, mine didn't. Only problem is that it's hard to tell when your child has autism. They often can't tell you about the pain, or feel it much "hyposensitivity".
If she has older siblings, bring her along to appointments so she can observe. Take it slow and don't force it. If she won't sit in the chair, you sit in the chair and see if she'll sit in the assistant chair. Then switch places. Make it a game. See if she'll sit on your lap in the chair.
You're setting up lifetime patterns here, and you don't want her forever scared of the dentist by a traumatic experience. Kids with autism really hold onto things like that. I wish you lots of good luck! I now have a little girl who has no problems going to the dentist, though she still hates teeth cleaning (I still do the counting). Her fist filling and major x-rays were done under general anesthesia. Since then, she's done very well with a little laughing gas and once, some novicane.
First, make sure the dentist office understands that your daughter has autism, that she probably won't be very cooperative, and that much might not get done at this appointment. Explain that you really want to work with them to help your daughter learn to be comfortable and tolerate a dentist visit. That this visit is more of a learning experience than anything. Ask if they can look in your mouth as well, so it's "Mommy's turn, then Daughters turn" type thing.
I have no idea your daughters level of understanding, but mine wouldn't have gotten it a bit at this age. For mine at 3, I wouldn't really bother trying to prepare in advance, I'd just treat it as an adventure at the time, very positive and fun, "look at all the cool stuff" type thing.
If your daughter would understand talking about events that will happen tomorrow, I'd get a childrens video with a dentist visit (favorite characters if possible) or a book with a dentist visit and show her really excited, "Look what we get to do tomorrow, just like ......."
At the visit, remain calm. Remind staff that it is likely that no much will be accomplished, but see if the dentist can at least get a glimpse of that front tooth. We had the dentist "COUNT THE TEETH" so he could get a quick look. My daughter loved numbers and this fit nicely with her obsessions. The other trick I used was "you only have to keep your mouth open for 20 seconds" and I would count out loud, pacing myself so the dentist could do the exam. Believe me, once those 20 seconds were up, her mouth shut like a bear trap.
It's likely that the tooth is dying, or dead, and nothing really needs to be done. This can happen from trauma to the tooth. Since it's a baby tooth, I'd keep it in place if possible, to keep the space open. I had such a tooth as a kid. Usually it causes no pain, mine didn't. Only problem is that it's hard to tell when your child has autism. They often can't tell you about the pain, or feel it much "hyposensitivity".
If she has older siblings, bring her along to appointments so she can observe. Take it slow and don't force it. If she won't sit in the chair, you sit in the chair and see if she'll sit in the assistant chair. Then switch places. Make it a game. See if she'll sit on your lap in the chair.
You're setting up lifetime patterns here, and you don't want her forever scared of the dentist by a traumatic experience. Kids with autism really hold onto things like that. I wish you lots of good luck! I now have a little girl who has no problems going to the dentist, though she still hates teeth cleaning (I still do the counting). Her fist filling and major x-rays were done under general anesthesia. Since then, she's done very well with a little laughing gas and once, some novicane.
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