Hi, OP here. this indeed is being done in a hospital, has already been cleared with the pediatrician, and this is actually the 4th dentist I've gone to since discovering the problem. These are the reasons why I'm so sure this is the right thing to do. Plus, we already tried to get them filled without the general anesthesia and they couldn't even get started because she was so unwilling to be still.

Ok, so I know this topic has come up before, but I am in need of some reassurance as it gets closer to the date that my kid will be put under to get dental work done. That's right. I am the bad mama who gives candy and ice cream and sweets and thus created the decay in my kid's teeth. Now I religiously floss and brush those teeth, but it's a bit late for prevention since I can see those bad boy cavities growing before my own eyes. We've already tried to take care of them without general anesthesia but she is much too squirmy and can't even get the bitewing x-rays done without her moving.

Has anyone been through this? Was it so scary? How did your kid handle it? Please, any tales of reassurance would be greatly appreciated.

The warnings of things that could go wrong with general anesthesia are a real scare, but then the signs of growing cavities are a real scare too.

My mother swears 3 year olds should never have to be put under for their teeth and that I should seek other options or opinions. "I grew up with cavities til I was 10 and I'm still alive!" That does not help. I am sure that this is the right thing to do, but that voice of doubt gets incredibly agitated by this unwanted advice.

i think the site works fine as well. i just have to get used to looking at the top for the forums tab, but can't complain really.