Autistic daughter needs filling
Added: April 17, 2008 - 7:10 AM
By: Patient Email Withheld, Logansport, In, IN
Need Dentist / Specialist:
Yes
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No
X-rays Available:
Yes
Case Summary
Filling
Teeth:
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: 06/07
Last Cleaning: 12/07
Case Description
My 8 year old autistic daughter who didn't mind going to have teeth cleaned at first is now becoming very resistant to even that. At last visit, found out needed filling. We tried a normal filling procedure but she refused to even open her month. My dentist doesn't try to force this issue which is fine. I was wondering if there were any dentist in the Indianapolis area who have dealt with autistic children.
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You may want to try another dentist who utilize sedation. Nitrous oxide may help. If you go to a pedodontist, you will have to pay more out of pocket for specialist fee. Good Luck
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