Dental care for kids with ADD.
I have a seven year old that has ADD and really taking him to the dentist is a pain. He can not seem to sit still for more the 15 minutes. It is like he starts getting ants in is pants. I want to change the current dentist we see not because he is not good but because he does not have the patients needed for my son. Where should I go for good dental care that fits my son needs.
Tuesday, Sep. 7th 2010 9:02 AM at 9:02 am
Start making phone call to the local dentist office in your area and explain things about your son. Let them know you will need a dentist with patience and understanding of your son needs.
Tuesday, Sep. 7th 2010 9:05 AM at 9:05 am
Even though your son is seven and can see a general dentist based on his age, many general dentist still are not set up for dealing with children that can not sit still.
You may want to think about taking you son to a pediatrics dentist. A child dentist will not only have much more patience dealing with children but can be more understanding to your son needs.
Tuesday, Sep. 7th 2010 9:08 AM at 9:08 am
I was going to say it sounds as if you are taking your son to a general dentist. My son is eight although he does not have ADD he does have dental fears that a general dentist does not seem to want to spend the extra time with him that is needed.
I have to take him to a pediatrics dentist she is a little more costly but over all it just works out much better for my son.