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... stick a massive needle in your mouth and drill out your tooth (possibly embellished by drill noises and actions) Child: Thinks *that doesn't sound like fun* I'm all for being honest and teaching children about the wider world and what to expect etc etc. However, these days, dentists can administer anaesthetic painlessly, they can carry out a technique called ART (atraumatic restorative technique) without using drills, and dental practices are pretty much child friendly places. If your child needs a filling, or dent...more

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Taking your child to the dentist: A tricky issue (1200 words)
by - written on 27/02/09 (Very useful, 130 readings)
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I first thought of writing this review when I read an article on MSE. I haven't treated children for quite some time now but I'm sure I will before too long and I can certainly remember the little darlings! One of the problems with dentistry is that in the 60's, 70's and 80's, a lot of dentistry was done. Much of this may have been done by "old school" dentists who were taught little about pain relief and patient management. This is by no means the case all of the time but is certainly a recurring theme. This era is also when NHS dentistry encouraged the "drill and fill" culture that so many people remember. Fast forward ... Read the complete review

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