April 4, 2010
Are Dentists/Hygenists Allowed To Hold Patient's Noses To Get Their Mouths Open?
batflyz2 asked:
I saw a news special on this some time ago, where some pediatric dentists physically restrained crazy kids to the dentist's chair. Some kids who would not cooperate had their nose held so they could shove in a mouthpiece holding it open.
I saw a news special on this some time ago, where some pediatric dentists physically restrained crazy kids to the dentist's chair. Some kids who would not cooperate had their nose held so they could shove in a mouthpiece holding it open.
I've never seen this before and I didn't know dentists actually did this.
Pediatric Dentist in Atlanta
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Comments on Are Dentists/Hygenists Allowed To Hold Patient's Noses To Get Their Mouths Open?
5:50 pm
Pediatric Dentist in Atlanta
I used to be in the dentist office a lot as a kid and I never experienced this. My daughter was just in the dentists office to have work done and they gave her a touch of laughing gas to relax her so she would open her mouth. I think if a dentist or assistant is doing this then they should be brought up on charges. If this is standard practice then my children will never go back alone!
7:58 am
Pediatric Dentist in Atlanta
It's true, Batfly. Though documentaries have been made, few people realize that dentists are really just evil (often sex-starved) sadists, fulfilling their demonic fantasies in between filling cavaties. And then they have the audacity to charge us, to boot! Dreadful.Something should be done.
9:38 pm
Pediatric Dentist in Atlanta
I used to work for a pediatric dentist who did this. I only worked there for 1 week and couldn't take it anymore. I couldn't believe the parents allowed this!
10:46 pm
Pediatric Dentist in Atlanta
uh-no this is a form of child abuse.
If the dentist can't bet a child to open their mouth, the dentist may need to sedate the child to be safe.
To pinch thier nose closed so that they will open their mouth will only kick in their instincts to fight back (fight to breathe) and could wind up with the child/and/or others that are involved.
6:49 pm
Pediatric Dentist in Atlanta
Most dentists do not hold childrens noses. However, in some cases the children do have to be restrained, for smaller children b/c they are hesterical. It is very emotional and sad. Usually if they are this upset they are sedated instead of holding noses. Often they will sedate them and then restrain them just to make sure they do not move. However, pediatric dentistry has come a long way and most pediatric dentists can now put glasses on children and allow them to watch movies while being worked on and other cool things that make children much more cooperative. Unfortanutely, there are still some dentists that practice forceful work like this. Most dental offices will try and steer you clear of these but some people don't listen.
12:19 pm
Pediatric Dentist in Atlanta
If its a restless kid then it would make sense, how is the dentist meant to sedate them if they are moving about, holding there nose is the easiest way to gain control, and its for their own good.
11:10 pm
Pediatric Dentist in Atlanta
'Those' offices focus on quantity, not quality dental work.. get the kid in, do the work, get the kid out, bring in the next one…
Pedodontists (and general practitioners) understand the importance of making early dental visits as comfortable and 'easy' for the child… it's a trust issue, so if a child is traumatized from their first dental visit, it could take years for them to trust someone who's only trying to help them.
In some cases, a papoose is used to restrain the child, but this is to prevent the child from hurting themselves and others… a ratchet or bite block may be used to keep the child's mouth open so treatment can be rendered. These techniques are also used in offices that treat 'special needs' patients.
That news special only showed what was done in one particular office, and is not common practice.
~Hope this helped a little.