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Good news. We found a pediatric dentist who also happens see children who have special needs. Anywhere from mental retardation to AD/HD to Autism Whew!! Good news!

Even more so...he and his staff were excellent!! I couldn't have been more pleased!!! He told me that we did a GREAT thing by bringing our son in now and to get him familiar with getting his teeth cleaned w/out the aid of sedating. His particular office did not sedate their patients, but that's GREAT! It's important for kids this young not to be sedated b/c a) it could potentially be dangerous b) I don't want him to have to rely that every visit will be a sedated one.

At first, my son was scared, but we finally got him into a position where the dentist was able to perform an examination. The dr.'s asst was awesome, and you could just tell that they both have the expertise to handle my VERY active son. I didn't get any disapproving looks from my son's behavior. The dr was genuinely more concerned with starting my son in the habit of becoming comfortable at a dentist office. He said that if we didn't start when we did, that as an adult, there would be a bigger problem w/ dental visits and getting him to go, and the dr was right!

Anyway, no cavities. YAY! It could be b/c my son doesn't really like candy, so we're fortunate in that respect. So, we're going in next week to get his teeth cleaned. YAY! Wish us luck!