My Autistic 8yr. old son has small cavity lower left, last molar
My Autistic 8yr. old son has small cavity lower left, last molar
Added: October 15, 2007 - 9:37 AM
By: psychicsky@cox.net, Olmsted Township, OH
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Case Summary
Exam & Consultation
Filling
Teeth: 18
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: 2005
Last Cleaning: August 2005
Case Description
Hi. I have an Autistic son with high anxiety who has a small cavity starting in his lower left, last molar. We carry medicaid insurance and I have two jobs if I have to pay anything out of pocket. There is no way to take care of him awake "IF" he needs a filling proceedure. Metro handles children under "5 for anesthesia." Who else could knock him out safely, University Hospital? Do you have suggestions? I don't think his back molar will fall out for years yet. I won't leave him alone in a proceedure room knocked out unless their is a medical team present. safety reasons. email: psychicsky@cox.net
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Reply: My Autistic 8yr. old son has small cavity lower left, last molar
added: October 23, 2007 - 10:33 AM
Cost Estimate: $ No Estimate at this time. Additional information required.
Calling a pediatric dentist is a good first step. Many have hospital appointments and can do the treatment in a hospital setting under general anesthesia.