Guest guest Posted December 20, 2005 Report Share Posted December 20, 2005 , With Tommy some of theis stuff ends up being kind of ongoing...like the hair cut difficulties. He can't get a hair cut every day, some especially when he is anxious about other things in his life, I see more of his anxiety driven explosiveness surrounding hair cuts. It is really hard when the feared thing doesn't happen too often! in Southeastern PA Nchaotic@... wrote: Thanks, . I actually thought of that last night - the possible reward-dentist connection. I'm going to try suggesting this and see if he thinks this might " sweeten the pot " in helping him fight. I don't know though. We actually did this with a hair cut a while back (fear of scissors cutting him). The dentist fear seems pretty well settled in him - not the actual dentist but his utensils. The reward suggestion is certain worth a try though. Oh, and did I mention - his side of the car is the right side - LOL. This has been like forever. In a message dated 12/19/2005 10:38:12 PM Eastern Standard Time, cjoye16@... writes: I don't know how receptive your son might be to some of these ideas, but maybe with his help, you could turn the exposure into a sort of game, with a cool reward if he accomplishes the goal he sets for himself. in Southeastern PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 My dd(10) has been on zoloft since age 5, and can have the " laughing gas " or anything else she needs at the dentist. Hope this helps Hugs Judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 I very much dislike the dentist. I always try to do whatever I can to not need to go(that actually includes waiting too long) I am not a fan of Dr's in general. Years of misdiagnosis will do that (both physical and emotional) I am glad that your check up wasn't too bad. Do you have a soft bristle toothbrush? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 i couldn't find a soft bristie kind, so i still use medium for now, i just got make a effort with it and be more gentle. Susie I very much dislike the dentist. I always try to do whatever I can to not need to go(that actually includes waiting too long) I am not a fan of Dr's in general. Years of misdiagnosis will do that (both physical and emotional) I am glad that your check up wasn't too bad. Do you have a soft bristle toothbrush? -- My private email address: susie4uk2006@...My group email: susannah2005uk@...My Website at: http://susie4uk2005.tripod.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 I used to brush my teeth too hard for years. I now use an electric brush and just move it around gently. I used to think that brushing my teeth hard and for a long time was good - didn't realise I was doing any damage, but hey I still got my teeth :-) > > *Hello All,* > > *I've been to the dentist appointment earlier today. I was in the waiting > room for half an hour lol because i can hear is some drilling and it was > busy and my appointment suppose to be at 9.30am but i wasn't ask to be in > until 10am so i was bored lmao* > > *When he looked at my teeth i 've been told I have got to ease on my brush a > bit more and not brush too hard, otherwise i will not have any teeth left > lmao and once i do that a bit gentle, then my gums will improve and not get > worse, its not too late to do that and I find it difficult to be gentle and > i'm in the bathroom for 15 mins cleaning them as i make sure to be perfect, > but it doesn't work that way and if i brushed them too hard and over do it, > then i would get damaged teeth and gosh its a bit scary if i end up los ing > them, i don't want to get false teeth by i'm my mothers age lmao* > > *Also gosh the machine man is here since 10.30am and i want my dinner lmao, > i'm bl imey hungry after a check up by the dentist lol, i didn't had my > breakfast since 7am this morning, I'm starving lmao, anyway that is all 4 > now. Susie* > > > -- > My private email address: susie4uk2006@... > > > My group email: susannah2005uk@... > > My Website at: http://susie4uk2005.tripod.com/ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 I have as well so got warned. i probably may get a electric brush soon i can so its easier for me. Susie I used to brush my teeth too hard for years. I now use an electric brush and just move it around gently. I used to think that brushing my teeth hard and for a long time was good - didn't realise I was doing any damage, but hey I still got my teeth :-)>> *Hello All,*> > *I've been to the dentist appointment earlier today. I was in the waiting> room for half an hour lol because i can hear is some drilling and it was> busy and my appointment suppose to be at 9.30am but i wasn't ask to be in> until 10am so i was bored lmao*> > *When he looked at my teeth i 've been told I have got to ease on my brush a> bit more and not brush too hard, otherwise i will not have any teeth left> lmao and once i do that a bit gentle, then my gums will improve and not get> worse, its not too late to do that and I find it difficult to be gentle and> i'm in the bathroom for 15 mins cleaning them as i make sure to be perfect,> but it doesn't work that way and if i brushed them too hard and over do it,> then i would get damaged teeth and gosh its a bit scary if i end up los ing> them, i don't want to get false teeth by i'm my mothers age lmao*> > *Also gosh the machine man is here since 10.30am and i want my dinner lmao,> i'm bl imey hungry after a check up by the dentist lol, i didn't had my> breakfast since 7am this morning, I'm starving lmao, anyway that is all 4> now. Susie*> > > -- > My private email address: susie4uk2006@...> > > My group email: susannah2005uk@...> > My Website at: http://susie4uk2005.tripod.com/ > -- My private email address: susie4uk2006@...My group email: susannah2005uk@...My Website at: http://susie4uk2005.tripod.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 --- all of my PID kids see the dentist regularly, and he has not as yet asked us to premed at all. I have asked, and if circumstances change, I always ask again--like, when Brennan was neutropenic, I called again and asked. I also asked their ID dr last time we saw him and he said they shoudl be fine. The only thing they have done differently, is when Brennans ANC was very low, they were concerned about scraping. They didnt do that for that visit, but they did everything else and esp the flouride. valarie In , " Dayna S Fladhammer " <dfladhammer@...> wrote: > > Hi everyone! I'm wondering if anyone can share their experience with me > about dentists. All three kid are going in for a check up, and I believe > Kate has a cavity. Does anyone premedicate? What do you use? I seem to > remember a discussion along these lines a few year ago. Charlie has seen a > dentist, but Kate and Tom never have. Charlie only had an exam, and didn't > need anything. Any ideas? > > > > Thanks so much! > > > > Dayna > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 Hmmm. I should have said none of the kids are anxious about the dentist. Charlie is anxious on other things. :-) Thanks for the input ladies! Dayna _____ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of dfladhammer@... Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2005 9:20 AM Subject: RE: dentist Infection risk. Sorry I should have been more clear. None of the kids are very anxious...oddly enough. Dayna S Fladhammer Sent from T-Mobil MDA Re: dentist Dayna - premedicate for infection risk or anxiety? Ursula dentist Hi everyone! I'm wondering if anyone can share their experience with me about dentists. All three kid are going in for a check up, and I believe Kate has a cavity. Does anyone premedicate? What do you use? I seem to remember a discussion along these lines a few year ago. Charlie has seen a dentist, but Kate and Tom never have. Charlie only had an exam, and didn't need anything. Any ideas? Thanks so much! Dayna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 We only premedicate prior to tooth extractions or dental surgery/oral surgery. Usually a dose of abx 2 hours prior to the surgery/extraction and then one dose several hours later. We do not use abx for routine cleanings. I know heart patients need to have this done, though... Peace, Pattie " Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail. " ~Ralph Waldo Emerson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 Our dentist wanted Olivia premedicated because she has a port. He said he likes all kids that have an " indwelling " objects to be premedicated.Our youngest Sydney also has some immune problems (not as bad as Olivia) and she does not need to be premedicated. Because of Olivias allergies she takes Clindamycin 1 hour prior to the cleaning. Olivia (4) Combined Immune Deficeincy and many GI issues Dayna S Fladhammer <dfladhammer@...> wrote: Hi everyone! I'm wondering if anyone can share their experience with me about dentists. All three kid are going in for a check up, and I believe Kate has a cavity. Does anyone premedicate? What do you use? I seem to remember a discussion along these lines a few year ago. Charlie has seen a dentist, but Kate and Tom never have. Charlie only had an exam, and didn't need anything. Any ideas? Thanks so much! Dayna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 " Does anyone premedicate? What do you use? " We also use clindamyacin 1 hour prior to seeing the dentist for a cleaning. I've been told in the past that because of 's immune system problem, and his history of creating abcesses that they don't want to risk scraping his gums and risking infection, especially with all the bacteria they loosen that is then floating around his mouth. Also - has a mild heart murmur, which I understand is also justification for premedicating. We sometimes have to cancel dental visits - he has to take Clinda prior to the visit but can't have been on it during the 30 days prior - and since Clinda is one of the only abx that are effective for his abcesses we have had to postpone more than once. They WON'T do a cleaning without the Clinda for him. We haven't had any cavities (yet) so I don't know if the protocol would be different. Kim, mom to , age 5 with Hyper IgE (Job Syndrome) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 Dayna, We request that Dani have a private room and always make the appt. 1st thing in the AM. I call ahead and tell the doc that it's Dani coming in and she makes sure that there is plenty of time to deal with her personality *and* her teeth -- or she tells me to reschedule. We don't premedicate but our's can't do antibiotics unless it's an emergency. The doc offers nitrous oxide (??) or some gas every time, which we don't use but it's a good option. Everyone takes the usual precautions (gloves, mask, and such). We bring our own sun glasses...to deal with the overhead lamp. And, give lots of toys, balloons, etc. at the end. If you can do IVIG with three, you can do anything! mom to DAni, CVID dentist Hi everyone! I'm wondering if anyone can share their experience with me about dentists. All three kid are going in for a check up, and I believe Kate has a cavity. Does anyone premedicate? What do you use? I seem to remember a discussion along these lines a few year ago. Charlie has seen a dentist, but Kate and Tom never have. Charlie only had an exam, and didn't need anything. Any ideas? Thanks so much! Dayna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 wow, 12 cavities! That 's why I go to see Dentist every 6 months as my HIV doctor recommended. Maybe it have to do with HIV but I must flossing and brush teeth everyday before bed time. On Sat, Feb 5, 2011 at 8:38 AM, Waters <timothywaters@...> wrote:  I went to the dentist last week and found out I have 12 cavities. I have never had not 1 cavity in my 38 years of life. Right now I'm taking Katetra and Truvada. Only thing I can think it is. Is this normal? And if it is anything I can do to prevent further damage to my mouth and teeth?   Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 Tim, PreviDent has really worked for me. It comes both as toothpaste and a mouth rinse, but you need a doctor's prescription for it.JoeFrom: Waters <timothywaters@...>" " < >Sent: Sat, February 5, 2011 5:38:52 AMSubject: dentistI went to the dentist last week and found out I have 12 cavities. I have never had not 1 cavity in my 38 years of life. Right now I'm taking Katetra and Truvada. Only thing I can think it is. Is this normal? And if it is anything I can do to prevent further damage to my mouth and teeth? Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 You probably are not producing adequate saliva. Some medications can dry out your mouth. Cavities and gum disease increase dramatically in those with salivary problems. From: Waters <timothywaters@...>Sender: Date: Sat, 5 Feb 2011 05:38:52 -0800 (PST) < >Subject: dentistI went to the dentist last week and found out I have 12 cavities. I have never had not 1 cavity in my 38 years of life. Right now I'm taking Katetra and Truvada. Only thing I can think it is. Is this normal? And if it is anything I can do to prevent further damage to my mouth and teeth? Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 http://www.thebody.com/content/art2537.html This is a link to an older post in " The Body " (2003/2004)and directly speaks about oral health and HIV. I have been using PreVident for dry mouth for over 1 yr. I have receding gums and this treatment helps to reduce deterioration of the exposed tooth. Many articles are online and are easily found by doing a search for " tooth decay and HIV " Be Well ECT > > > > > > > I went to the dentist last week and found out I have 12 cavities. I have > > never had not 1 cavity in my 38 years of life. Right now I'm taking Katetra > > and Truvada. Only thing I can think it is. Is this normal? And if it is > > anything I can do to prevent further damage to my mouth and teeth? > > > > > > Tim > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 There is a new product that my dentist's office is advertising to help prevent cavities by strengthening the enamel and they have one for mouths that are dry from medicines too. It is called Mi Paste. Here is a link. http://www.mipaste.com/ I don't have any fillings in my mouth, but I'm thinking of using it just as a prevention aid. The only thing is it isn't for people with milk allergies and I do avoid dairy, so I'm not sure if it will be best for me. "I went to the dentist last week and found out I have 12 cavities. I have never had not 1 cavity in my 38 years of life. Right now I'm taking Katetra and Truvada. Only thing I can think it is. Is this normal? And if it is anything I can do to prevent further damage to my mouth and teeth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 There is a new product that my dentist's office is advertising to help prevent cavities by strengthening the enamel and they have one for mouths that are dry from medicines too. It is called Mi Paste. Here is a link. http://www.mipaste.com/ I don't have any fillings in my mouth, but I'm thinking of using it just as a prevention aid. The only thing is it isn't for people with milk allergies and I do avoid dairy, so I'm not sure if it will be best for me. "I went to the dentist last week and found out I have 12 cavities. I have never had not 1 cavity in my 38 years of life. Right now I'm taking Katetra and Truvada. Only thing I can think it is. Is this normal? And if it is anything I can do to prevent further damage to my mouth and teeth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 I went to the dentist last week and found out I have 12 cavities. I have> > never had not 1 cavity in my 38 years of life. Right now I'm taking Katetra> > and Truvada. Only thing I can think it is. Is this normal? And if it is> > anything I can do to prevent further damage to my mouth and teeth?> >Many people with HIV have decreased saliva production, which can lead to tooth problems. I don't know of any specific link to HAART, though.Can't stress the importance of oral hygiene enough for people living with HIV. Brush, floss, use listerine-type mouthwash. Get regular checkups. Water-pic type cleaning devices are great.JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Does anyone know of any dentists that specialize in replacing old mercury fillings safely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Yes, is there a health concious dentist out there? nne On Fri, Apr 22, 2011 at 12:04 PM, Dawn & Jim Purtle <purtlefam@...>wrote: > > > Does anyone know of any dentists that specialize in replacing old mercury > fillings safely? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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