pediatric dentist office

A:This is actually pretty common practice for many offices, pediatric and general dentistry. The reason isn't usually for the reason they told you, though they have a point about other peoples privacy. The real reason normally is that most of the time, a child cooperates more when their parent is not in the room. Having a parent in the room for many children is an "easy out". Meaning that they think they can act up, cry, or whatever, and mom(dad) won't make them go through with the appointment. Having only the dentist and the assistant in there, puts your child in an environment where they are dealing with an authority figure, and not a parent. I have seen parents who are just in the way, and say the wrong things. I had one mom who stupidly told her son "They are going to give you a shot and it's going to hurt." I wanted to just strangle her for saying that to her kid. If a parent were to sit quietly at the back of the room and stay out of the way, allowing the dentist to do his job, the it usually wouldn't be a problem having them in the room. But too often, a dentist has to use a stern tone of voice and say things like "ALRIGHT, I EXPECT YOU TO HELP ME OUT BY STAYING STILL, NOT YELLING OR CRYNG AND TO RAISE YOUR HAND IF SOMETHING HURTS OR YOU NEED ME TO STOP. BUT NO MOVING AROUND OR YELLING". I have seen parents undermmine the dentists authority by saying things like "Please don't talk to my son(daughter) like that." All that does is teach the child that the dentist is not the BOSS, that mom or dad is, and they don't have to listen to the dentist. That isn't going to help get the work done, nor is it safe for anyone involved. Can you imagine what would happen if a child refused to listen to a dentist when they were told to keep their hand down by their side, and instead they tried to grab the needle or the drill? The kid would get hurt, not to mention probably hurting the dentist or assistant. Another reason for not wanting additional people in the treatment rooms, is the space and the fact that there is expensive equipment that they don't want knocked off the counters or tripped over by additional people in the room. Also, having a parent in the room can be distracting for a child. The parents who want to hold the kids hand or leg are actually more in the way than they realize, though I know they don't mean to be. I had a mom once that stood so close behind my chair that she bumped into me about 6-7 times, each time causing me to bump her kid in the mouth with my suction. Being a mom, I understand how upset a mom can get when she thinks her child is scared or in pain, but when a parent gets upset, the kid gets even more upset. The dentist doesn't need to deal with 2 upset people, when all they are trying to do is get the childs teeth fixed as quickly and painlessly as possible. When my son was 4, he needed to have some dental work done and I took him to a pediatric dentist that we referred to alot. Even me being a dental assistant, they wouldn't allow me in the back, and I was fine with it. Perhaps it was the fact that I knew what was going on back there, being in the field and all, but I was fine with it. I knew that these people were parents just like me, and were not intentionally going to terrify or traumatize my child. As far as the pappoose board, they are used commonly in pediatric dentistry, though I have never personally assisted on a child who was in one. At that point, where there is a need to immobilize a child, I think it would be less traumatic to sedate them. Can you suggest that? Anyways, your experience, though not enjoyable for you, is common in pediatric dentistry.

A:In Cupertino, it's worth the drive. Dr Mahnaz Gorgani. Fabulous.

A:that dentist's technique sounds rather cruel and outdated to me? my children had a pediatric dentist... and when my son was 2-1/2, he had to have work (long story)... that pediatric dentist was just wonderful... my son never even knew he had a shot.... the dentist and staff didn't have to tie him down either....he was a little shy when he went in, but his staff was trained to work specifically with children. im' really sorry your child had this experience.... i hope you can find a decent dentist and that there will be some way your child will be accepting of the next dental experience? perhaps have a meeting with the next dentist before you go... let them know about the first experience... i really think they ought to know and be prepared about your child's last, unfortunate dental visit. i wish you all the best.

A:I suggest looking for a pediatric dentist on the eHealthPlus network. Search by zip code and specialty, e.g. pediatric dentist or general dentist with podiatric services depending on the age of the kids. Be sure to visit the office yourself and you like it.

A:I am not sure of the name of the office, but it's the one next to Big Lots/Wal-mart over at the East Hills mall. My friend had to take her autistic daughter there. They gave her some mild sedative so they could work on her. My friend said they were awesome and really great with her daughter. So much so, that they now take their other 2 kids there and they live off of Stockdale and Ashe.