Teeth extraction not sedated only numbing
My 28 month old is needing to have her 4 front teeth removed due to decay from breastfeeding overnight. Dentist wants to extract all 4 front teeth without sedating her. She will be awake for it all, they’ll only numb the area. He specifically said it’ll only take 10 seconds to remove all 4 teeth. I’m worried she will be traumatized or feel any pain.
I’m scared, I have a heavy heart. I feel entirely responsible because I was the one breastfeeding her.
Has anyone else had their child’s teeth extracted without sedation?
Thanks for any input
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The same thing happened to my 27 month old but he was sedated. He got fillings, silver crowns and three teeth pulled.
I would think my son would have been traumatized too, because even if they numb the areas where she won’t feel pain during the procedure, she’ll feel the pressure and it’s a scary scenario in general and maybe see blood, etc.
I must say though, when they were taking my son back to surgery, he was screaming and scared. But they gave him a medication right before that which calms people but also helps him to forget that. It’s called versed. He was totally himself the day after surgery.
Please get a second opinion or tell them you want anesthesia if that’s what you’re feeling. I hope this helps! And please don’t be hard on yourself for the overnight breastfeeding. We’re still good mommas 💜
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