Owen had his teeth worked on last Thursday. Just in case someone else needs to go through this, I thought I would share how it went. (Prior post)
Owen couldn't eat anything after midnight the night before. Daddy was the one that took him (and I got to talk to the anesthesiologist on the phone the day before as well) so this is what I was told did (or would) happen.
After they arrived, Owen got in his chair with Daddy sitting next to him. The plan was for Daddy to help distract Owen from the anesthesiologist getting things ready to start the IV. So, Daddy got to play a "game" with Owen that involved magnets and keeping one of his hands busy. Then they would start the IV in the hand that Owen wasn't using playing the game. He would be out a few seconds after. This did end up working for Owen (there was a plan B ready in case - a shot in the butt to get things started). Daddy said he was out in less than 10 seconds and it was sort of scary seeing him like that - his eyes were still open but he wasn't "there." Daddy was then told it was time for him to go. It took a bit more than an hour and then Daddy was back there for when he started to come to (I was told the IV sedation was much milder) and they were ready to go home about 30 minutes later. Owen was a bit dizzy and "drunk-like."
Daddy had to watch out for him on the way home as he couldn't put his chin to his chest as that would cut off the airway. He had to stop a couple times to get Owen adjusted. After they were home, Daddy gave him some 7up (clear liquids but no water) and later some ramen noodles once he was getting hungry. They chilled out in the living room a lot that day and watched some new shows, especially the How It's Made show.
When they came to get me, Owen was all smiles and he wanted pizza for supper. His lips were a bit banged up - assuming from the procedure. Otherwise, he wasn't in much pain and isn't angry at Mommy or Daddy. I consider this a success!
We have to go back in about 2 weeks to see how he is doing.
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September 13, 2011
September 6, 2011
Honesty About Kids Part 3
This is honestly a post I didn't think I would do. Then I realized that one of the reasons I do this blog is to help other people understand what can go wrong and that they aren't the only one it may have happened to. So here it is: Owen has cavities.
Ok, so maybe that wasn't as shocking of an announcement as you were expecting, but let's be honest, most parents don't want to admit it. So here is my story.
Owen first went to the dentist when he was about 18 months old. The dentist's office had a pediatric dentist in their office and she mainly cleaned his teeth and counted them. Everything was looking good. Later that year, we moved. I hadn't gotten dental insurance when I moved at first and once I did, I only got it for me at first (it was quite a bit more expensive to get the family version). I thought what harm could come to Owen - he was young! That of course was my first mistake.
When we decided to enroll Owen in kindergarten this year, he had to get a dental check-up (and I now have family dental insurance). First tried to go to a regular dentist, but Owen was scared to death (so here is the first reason that not taking him was a mistake). She got a peek and said she saw a couple gray spots on his lower molar. She referred us to a pediatric dentist. There, after many tears and the balloon bribe he got the panoramic x-ray and a couple of front bite x-rays. Yep, he had cavities. Almost worse - he was scared to death of the dentist.
The pediatric dentist recommended Owen be sedated for his treatment. We considered and decided this would be the best option so that he wouldn't be scarred for life. So, on Thursday, my baby is going under to have his cavities filled.
I thought I was the worst Mom possible - I had worked so hard to brush his teeth twice a day really well and we had just started a rinse for him. But the dentist said that poor brushing/flossing is not the only thing that causes cavities. He said that diet (extra sugar??) as well as spread of germs could attribute. We try not to give Owen high amounts of sugar and he drinks one glass of diluted juice a day. So, if you find yourself in the same boat or are worried you may, here is a great article that helped me understand!
Ok, so maybe that wasn't as shocking of an announcement as you were expecting, but let's be honest, most parents don't want to admit it. So here is my story.
Owen first went to the dentist when he was about 18 months old. The dentist's office had a pediatric dentist in their office and she mainly cleaned his teeth and counted them. Everything was looking good. Later that year, we moved. I hadn't gotten dental insurance when I moved at first and once I did, I only got it for me at first (it was quite a bit more expensive to get the family version). I thought what harm could come to Owen - he was young! That of course was my first mistake.
When we decided to enroll Owen in kindergarten this year, he had to get a dental check-up (and I now have family dental insurance). First tried to go to a regular dentist, but Owen was scared to death (so here is the first reason that not taking him was a mistake). She got a peek and said she saw a couple gray spots on his lower molar. She referred us to a pediatric dentist. There, after many tears and the balloon bribe he got the panoramic x-ray and a couple of front bite x-rays. Yep, he had cavities. Almost worse - he was scared to death of the dentist.
The pediatric dentist recommended Owen be sedated for his treatment. We considered and decided this would be the best option so that he wouldn't be scarred for life. So, on Thursday, my baby is going under to have his cavities filled.
I thought I was the worst Mom possible - I had worked so hard to brush his teeth twice a day really well and we had just started a rinse for him. But the dentist said that poor brushing/flossing is not the only thing that causes cavities. He said that diet (extra sugar??) as well as spread of germs could attribute. We try not to give Owen high amounts of sugar and he drinks one glass of diluted juice a day. So, if you find yourself in the same boat or are worried you may, here is a great article that helped me understand!
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