Lurker here wondering how everyone else's dentist offices are. DS4 was getting some cavities filled and I wasn't allowed back there with him. He was really nervous and it rubbed me the wrong way. They told him he wouldn't listen to the Dr. if I stayed back. Is that normal procedure at your dentist office's?
We were told that after our first visit, we would not be allowed back. DS was just under 2.5 when he went the first time; we're switching offices after finding out something that makes us unsettled about the office in general, so we'll do one more visit with us at the new office and then he's on his own.
Post by Ashley&Scott on Sept 2, 2014 9:52:15 GMT -5
M is 2.5, we've been going to the dentist since he was 13 mo. We've always been allowed to go with him. (except when he had caps put on, but that was in the OR at the hospital, done under anesthesia. We were with him in pre & post-op.)
Mine allows parents. Never been a problem. I have overhead them ask a parent to step away if the kid is acting out. I don't know if it would rub me the wrong way. My kid is great for everyone but me lately..so I see it..ha.
Post by imojoebunny on Sept 2, 2014 11:36:57 GMT -5
I never go back with my kids, and the other parents don't either. I don't know what they do back there, but one of my kids ask to have her birthday party there.
Post by dragonfly08 on Sept 2, 2014 11:44:54 GMT -5
This depends entirely on your dentist. My sister takes her kids to one who does not allow parents. My kids go to a dentist where parents are welcome. If that becomes a problem, I know they'll suggest that you step out as one possible solution, but in our case my girls tend to do better when I sit there and hold their hands, so it hasn't been an issue.
Post by undecidedowl on Sept 2, 2014 11:47:48 GMT -5
DS is 2.5 and sat on my lap for his last visit. He is getting a cavity filled next month and they offered that he could be on my lap for that too. I don't think I would be comfortable sending him in alone until closer to 4 maybe. Even then, I would prefer to be there but would understand that good behavior is the top priority.
FWIW our dentist has one big open room, so it isn't like my kids are alone with an adult in a closed room. There are a bunch of people back there, all the employees, other kids, etc. I think my kids do better not having me there.