Kayden had a good experience. With Justin as a mother I understand my child needs to do better brushing but sitting there lecturing a child about his brushing the whole time will not put any positive reinforcement on his brushing. I didn’t even know he didn’t have any cavities until the end of his visit. Instead of just lecturing and pointing out the negative kids do good with positivity and respond better with it also. It’s ok to let him know he does something right.

I asked once it was verified that cavity fillings were necessary if there would a way to sedate my daughter who has extreme anxiety with the dentist. After an unsuccessful filling attempt, then the offer for a sedative was provided and we would need to take multiple steps before doing so. Had that option been offered to begin with, we had already seen her doctor that week for ear, mouth and throat referral per the dentist’s request and this traumatic experience could have been avoided.