First dentist visit question

I’m taking my son to the dentist tomorrow he’s 22 months old almost 2. Well he’s very active and he won’t open his mouth for me. He’s got add or something because he doesn’t listen and he wants to get into everything! I’m not sure how I can keep him still because literally the only thing that will calm him down besides me is his bottle. They did strap him down for an eeg before but only a bottle did calm him down. I can’t always do the trick tbh. So does anyone have any suggestions? I know you don’t know my kid but literally nothing else will get him to relax

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I have no idea to be honest. Maybe swaddling him might help. Try taking his favourite toy to distract him. Or put his favourite show on your phone.

@Amber I can bring his tablet and put his show on. That’s a good idea I just really hope it works 🤞

I hope so for your sake too. Maybe take a few different options and see what works that way if he’s not interested in his show you have back up. Sticker book or something? A toy he loves.

So I've taken my little girl a couple of times now to the dentist, and each time she's sat on my lap and given her a cuddle whilst the dentist looks in her mouth. Appointment last than 1 min as at this age the dentist really just wants the use to the environment and has quick look inside their mouth.

All they do is take notes based on what you say, how many teeth, how you brush, how much juice they drink, see how his teeth look generally and get the child used to dentist. Strapping might not be a great idea as they might develop an aversion, in my opinion. Dentist was pretty chilled not to force anything.

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