Papoose Board? - Page 2

[sarahariz]

My dd is 26 mo old and the dentist is recommending a similar thing. My worry is, what if the drugs don't cause her to fall asleep first? Even the dentist said there is no way to predict-most children fall asleep, but some fight or get silly-like being drunk, some people react in different ways. They did say the papoose board is just to keep her from reaching her hands up, but still, if she is awake and separated from me and she is being put in that thing by two strangers.... how traumatic! Anguschick describes it well. I would hate to "cause" that kind of trauma in my little one. I'm thinking about waiting on the dentist's recommendations, getting more opinions, and perhaps just waiting until she feels pain in her teeth, which she doesn't now.

[usmcwfe]

Originally Posted by sarahariz

My dd is 26 mo old and the dentist is recommending a similar thing. My worry is, what if the drugs don't cause her to fall asleep first? Even the dentist said there is no way to predict-most children fall asleep, but some fight or get silly-like being drunk, some people react in different ways. They did say the papoose board is just to keep her from reaching her hands up, but still, if she is awake and separated from me and she is being put in that thing by two strangers.... how traumatic! Anguschick describes it well. I would hate to "cause" that kind of trauma in my little one. I'm thinking about waiting on the dentist's recommendations, getting more opinions, and perhaps just waiting until she feels pain in her teeth, which she doesn't now.

I considered waiting to fix my dd's teeth also, and we did wait for about 8 months. But I don't want her feel tooth pain before that and I don't want to deal with root canals, infections, etc. I feel like she would be more afraid if she went in to the procedure with pain. At least this way, she'll go in without pain, hopefully sleep during the procedure and then be alright afterward. Although I anticipate her being somewhat sore afterwards though. I remember as a child going to the dr. and feeling pretty comfortable when they looked in my ears. THEN I got an ear infection and of course it hurt when they examined me. After that I would get nervous about having someone look in my ears. I was really little then. I feel nervous about the drugs not making her sleep, and honestly if she is not handling the meds well and isn't comfortable I won't go on with the treatment. I feel so much better when I remember that if things are really not looking good and if she is not sleepy enough, that we don't have to do it. Its still a difficult decision though..

[shelbean91]

As long as you're there to be her advocate and don't leave the room, you'll know if there's any problems and can put a stop to it.

[damyen's mommy]

You have to do what is best for you and your child. I didn't read all the replies but I felt the need to post.
I have to tell you my story. When I was three years old I had a lot of dental work done , I had three root canals done. The dentist gave me some sedative and put me in a papoose board. I am now and always have been afraid of the dentist. I hyper ventilate when I have to go. It was a terrifying experience that I can still remember. I am 28 now. My mom said when they were done, she was aloud back into the room and I was so doped up, I staggered around and kept running into the door and screaming.It was not a good experience. I remember looking up at the dentist and not being able to move, it was terrifying. It is a horrible thing for a child to have to go through. I needed to tell you this. I am sorry if this wasnt what you were looking for. It was just horrible and I hate to think of any other little kid having to go through it.

[usmcwfe]

Thanks for the advice. I really appreciate it and I want honest opinions and stories. I am now serioulsy reconsidering this procedure because of what happened to that poor little girl. If I could do it my way, we wouldn't do anything at all, but I'm scared that it will get worse before her adult teeth come in. When I talk to people here about it, like my family for instance, they act like it is no big deal and that if the pro's say its needed than go ahead. But I question it. I am very confused. My brain tells me that she'll most likely be fine, but my heart tells me to be cautious.. We still have until the middle of november before we have to go and I can change my mind, which I'm leaning towards. My DH feels like it needs to be done though and I think he may think I'm neglecting our dd's health if I don't do it. But he'll be in Iraq then, so ultimately its my choice. Thanks a lot for the help though. I do not want her to have that kind of experience.