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[quote=Anonymous]Some kids need the gas to sit still and relax, but IMO dentists around here use it as a convenience, on everybody, rather than trying a little bedside manner first. Both my kids had dental work done without nitrous or the need for it. They also have had it when needed (one had a serious gag reflex when doing some work in the back, and the other had a major injury.) If you think your son would do fine with talking it through beforehand, especially if you think the mask would increase anxiety rather than reduce it, tell the dentist and do that. If you get a lot pushback, or if they don't really try to help your son through it, it might be time to switch dentists. BTW, there is a numbing spray that can be used before the novocaine shot, and injection techniques to minimize its discomfort. You can ask if they use those - and they should. Even my general dentist does. [/quote]
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