All of Leif's baby teeth have long fallen out. Permanent teeth in, even the wisdom teeth buds are in. We have been going for regular check ups every 6 months.
This past visit Dr S asked Leif and I to be quiet as he showed his new doc in training Leif's xrays from when he was 4 years old and then had him examine Leif.
He used Leif as an example of why in some cases, drilling can be avoided.
Now, to be clear, Leif had 6 cavities, 4 of which were root canals, which needed 6+ hours of sedation .. we were not a case where drilling was an option to be considered. We were a case where his inital dentist told me she would report me to CPS if I did not have him sedated and have his cavities filled and capped.
5 dentists later I found Dr S who called the initial dentist and told her that we were in his care and that he would ensure Leif was ok - like I would ever let my child suffer - but whatever - as long as I could prevent Leif from being sedated before he was in pain, I could not care less what anyone thought of me.
Dr S told me I could try my "home remedies" which he mentions to the other dentist as long as I bring Leif in if he is in pain ... an easier promise has never been made! Done and Done!
Dr S does recommend not filling teeth willy nilly, however, I, in my professional, non medical opinion think that diet plays a huge part in it. Just not filling the teeth is not enough ...
But, nobody is asking me for my opinion.
