Guest guest Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 Hi... I usually use Dr. Regina on Fallbrook and 1960. She is so patient and accommodating for my son. But at 12 he is just too big for the papoose (spell?) board and he absolutely will not sit still without some type of restraint when it comes to messing with his mouth. I just could not do that to him anymore. He had shattered his front teeth (permanent ones no less) a few years ago during a seizure and had to have bonds. We needed to repair some of those that were chipped and so we had to go to Dr. at Texas Children's Hospital and have that done under general anesthesia. So while there - they do all the dental cleaning, sealants, bond repair, and whatever else needs to be done. We try and do what we can through Dr. - but she is very limited because of his severe sensory defensiveness. The boy could take a finger off if you know what I mean! And I know I'm about to get off topic and religious here -- but you know there's a God when the boy who I can rarely get to brush his teeth and when I do get the toothbrush in there - it's only for a micro-second or so --- did not even have one ounce of decay, not one cavity or even spot that might become a cavity. That is just amazing to me. Sincerely, " Dr. Graham-Garza " wrote: hi michelle. who do you use for your son's dentistry and would you rec. them in general for all special needs kids in your area? does your son require sedation for all procedures (even cleanings)? thanks, lisa To Dr. Garnett: Summary of the Texas Council on Autism & PDD Quarterly Meeting last Friday. Dr. Garnett, Thank you for sharing that information from the World Institute on Disability.... Would you please post a brief blurb about the Autism Council meeting from Friday? My son was having dental surgery and so I could not attend. Please share what you can from that meeting and let us all know what we can do to assist with the state plan or report. Sincerely, Guppy Garnett wrote: The World Institute on Disability is seeking brief stories, quotes, humor, poetry, artwork and cartoons M. Guppy - What we do for ourselves lasts only a moment; but what we do for others ~ lasts a lifetime... Don't tell God how big your storm is, tell the storm how big your God is! Listowner & Facilitator of: www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 I have an excellent pediatric dentist in the Katy area. Her name is Dr. Duebbert and she offices with Dr. Bridget Tissue on Kingsland Boulevard in Katy. I cannot say enough great things about this woman. We spent SEVEN YEARS with a localkids dentist who was supposed to be the best. All he would ever get my son to do was to let him look in his mouth. Dr. Duebbert is incredible. She convinced my son to let her clean his teeth! A real cleaning with XRAYS too! A few weeks later she did three fillings! I was amazed as I was certain he would need to be sedated but happy gas was it. She is also certified to do IV sedation. She has many clients who are special needs kids who travel a good distance to see her. I now know why and will certainly follow her wherever she may go in the future! To Dr. Garnett: Summary of the Texas Council on Autism & PDD Quarterly Meeting last Friday. Dr. Garnett, Thank you for sharing that information from the World Institute on Disability.... Would you please post a brief blurb about the Autism Council meeting from Friday? My son was having dental surgery and so I could not attend. Please share what you can from that meeting and let us all know what we can do to assist with the state plan or report. Sincerely, Guppy Garnett wrote: The World Institute on Disability is seeking brief stories, quotes, humor, poetry, artwork and cartoons M. Guppy - What we do for ourselves lasts only a moment; but what we do for others ~ lasts a lifetime... Don't tell God how big your storm is, tell the storm how big your God is! Listowner & Facilitator of: www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 I have an excellent pediatric dentist in the Katy area. Her name is Dr. Duebbert and she offices with Dr. Bridget Tissue on Kingsland Boulevard in Katy. I cannot say enough great things about this woman. We spent SEVEN YEARS with a localkids dentist who was supposed to be the best. All he would ever get my son to do was to let him look in his mouth. Dr. Duebbert is incredible. She convinced my son to let her clean his teeth! A real cleaning with XRAYS too! A few weeks later she did three fillings! I was amazed as I was certain he would need to be sedated but happy gas was it. She is also certified to do IV sedation. She has many clients who are special needs kids who travel a good distance to see her. I now know why and will certainly follow her wherever she may go in the future! To Dr. Garnett: Summary of the Texas Council on Autism & PDD Quarterly Meeting last Friday. Dr. Garnett, Thank you for sharing that information from the World Institute on Disability.... Would you please post a brief blurb about the Autism Council meeting from Friday? My son was having dental surgery and so I could not attend. Please share what you can from that meeting and let us all know what we can do to assist with the state plan or report. Sincerely, Guppy Garnett wrote: The World Institute on Disability is seeking brief stories, quotes, humor, poetry, artwork and cartoons M. Guppy - What we do for ourselves lasts only a moment; but what we do for others ~ lasts a lifetime... Don't tell God how big your storm is, tell the storm how big your God is! Listowner & Facilitator of: www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 I'm very curious what's up with this (few cavities in autistic kids?) My dental hygienist told me that although they have great difficulty with teeth cleaning, etc. for their autistic kids, " luckily, they almost never have cavities. " I wonder if this is a coincidence or something relevant. I have a guy who is very orally sensitive and they were going to try to clean his teeth by giving him valium ahead of time. I decided to wait a few months and see if he " matures " enough, though I'm not hopeful. Regards, the boy who I can rarely get to brush his teeth and when I do get the toothbrush in there - it's only for a micro-second or so --- did not even have one ounce of decay, not one cavity or even spot that might become a cavity. That is just amazing to me. > > Sincerely, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 Could it be that parents of children with autism are more careful about not letting the kids eat alot of sugar or drink sodas? We do that, however, because our son was born with tooth enamel issues he developed multiple cavities, so the " no cavity " situation isn't happening in our house!! I'm very curious what's up with this (few cavities in autistic kids?) My dental hygienist told me that although they have great difficulty with teeth cleaning, etc. for their autistic kids, " luckily, they almost never have cavities. " I wonder if this is a coincidence or something relevant. I have a guy who is very orally sensitive and they were going to try to clean his teeth by giving him valium ahead of time. I decided to wait a few months and see if he " matures " enough, though I'm not hopeful. Regards, > the boy who I can rarely get to brush his teeth and when I do get the toothbrush in there - it's only for a micro-second or so --- did not even have one ounce of decay, not one cavity or even spot that might become a cavity. That is just amazing to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 I think it's God giving them, and us, a break.... (smile) I don't know - but my son always has his hands or something in his mouth - (everything but a toothbrush!) - maybe the excessive saliva produced all day long helps? I don't know.... fareastphillips wrote: I'm very curious what's up with this (few cavities in autistic kids?) My dental hygienist told me that although they have great difficulty with teeth cleaning, etc. for their autistic kids, " luckily, they almost never have cavities. " I wonder if this is a coincidence or something relevant. M. Guppy - What we do for ourselves lasts only a moment; but what we do for others ~ lasts a lifetime... Don't tell God how big your storm is, tell the storm how big your God is! Listowner & Facilitator of: www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 Hi, Add my son to the list of " no cavities " with the dental issues. Did have to use a papoose with him when he was younger and the dentist managed to use sealants. One of my son doc's told me when he grinds his teeth its due to acid reflux or some GI discomfort and I am starting to notice this on him when he does this. We do the oral beckman therapy for the sensory issues and his eating has improved tremendously and what timing as I have begun the GFCF diet journey as he was tested allergic to dairy and egg, have recognized other food senstivities. I was interested hearing more on the yeast/Candida info. How would a doc test this? I believe this was also mentioned a sign when teeth grinding. Irma > > My son has no cavities (touch wood) either. He does grind his teeth though > and that's one explanation maybe why fewer cavities. There is not room for > them. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 Glad to hear you like our group! I'm actually a general dentist at Kingsland Dental Group and we sure rely on Dr. Duebbert to see the little ones (or more challenging kiddos) for us!! I will pass along your remarks to her, we always like to hear heartfelt thanks! To Dr. Garnett: Summary of the Texas Council on Autism & PDD Quarterly Meeting last Friday. Dr. Garnett, Thank you for sharing that information from the World Institute on Disability.... Would you please post a brief blurb about the Autism Council meeting from Friday? My son was having dental surgery and so I could not attend. Please share what you can from that meeting and let us all know what we can do to assist with the state plan or report. Sincerely, Guppy Garnett wrote: The World Institute on Disability is seeking brief stories, quotes, humor, poetry, artwork and cartoons M. Guppy - What we do for ourselves lasts only a moment; but what we do for others ~ lasts a lifetime... Don't tell God how big your storm is, tell the storm how big your God is! Listowner & Facilitator of: www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 yes, the excessive saliva does help. an easy supplement to traditional toothbrushing if your child truly won't tolerate an actual toothbrush for very long is to let them chew on a wet, warm, soft and thin washcloth! be sure to place it all the way back to the chewing surfaces of the last molars. better than nothing!! Re: Re: Dental I think it's God giving them, and us, a break.... (smile) I don't know - but my son always has his hands or something in his mouth - (everything but a toothbrush!) - maybe the excessive saliva produced all day long helps? I don't know.... fareastphillips wrote: I'm very curious what's up with this (few cavities in autistic kids?) My dental hygienist told me that although they have great difficulty with teeth cleaning, etc. for their autistic kids, " luckily, they almost never have cavities. " I wonder if this is a coincidence or something relevant. M. Guppy - What we do for ourselves lasts only a moment; but what we do for others ~ lasts a lifetime... Don't tell God how big your storm is, tell the storm how big your God is! Listowner & Facilitator of: www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 That's an interesting idea. Anne -- Re: Dental I'm very curious what's up with this (few cavities in autistic kids?) My dental hygienist told me that although they have great difficulty with teeth cleaning, etc. for their autistic kids, " luckily, they almost never have cavities. " I wonder if this is a coincidence or something relevant. I have a guy who is very orally sensitive and they were going to try to clean his teeth by giving him valium ahead of time. I decided to wait a few months and see if he " matures " enough, though I'm not hopeful. Regards, the boy who I can rarely get to brush his teeth and when I do get the toothbrush in there - it's only for a micro-second or so --- did not even have one ounce of decay, not one cavity or even spot that might become a cavity. That is just amazing to me. > > Sincerely, > Texas Autism Advocacy www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org Texas Disability Network Calendar of Events www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 > > what is the oral beckman therapy for sensory issues? my three year old is very self-limiting with his diet!! thanks Hi, I'll respond later on this unless someone would like to jump in on this. It does involve oral stimulation. I had the opportunity to have Dr. Wilbarger teach me this along having a wonderful OT who specializes with Sensory dysfunction. I'm getting all my ducks in a row for an ARD for Thursday, you know how this goes. Wish me luck. If you ever get get a chance, there is a wonderful book out along with the Out-of-sync book by Carol Stock Kranowitz and its Raising a Sensory Smart Child by Lindsey Biel, M.S., OTR/L and Peske foreword by Temple Grandin Ok, back to the drawing board with my proposal agenda. Irma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 > > Hi Dr Graham-Garza, > Debra Beckman created exercises/therapies that promote oral muscle > contraction and movement to build strength. > You can go to http://www.beckmanoralmotor.com/ to read about it ... > Anita K Thanks Anita, This is one of the perfect sites explaining it. Irma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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