Dental Appointments .. UGH

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Anybody have good luck with dentist appointments? Nicky has a wonderful dentist

who specializes in special needs, but Nicky is so wigged out that I have even

tried giving him a mild sedative before we go (not to worry its doctor

prescribed)! He cries so hard that he breaks blood vessels under his little

eyes. He's non-verbal and probably at a 2YO level -- he also has a swallowing

disorder so I don't know how much is panic because some fluid may be going down

his throat even though they keep a suctioner right there and don't use water

unless they have the suctioner in his mouth beforehand. The dentist encourages

parents to come into the appointment so I'm right there assisting. I just feel

terrible for him but I don't want to NOT go to the dentist every 6 months.

Anybody have success with anything ?