Guest guest Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 My 6 year old ASD has a cavity (insert obscenity here) and needs a filling. We have to go see a pediatric specialist who will probably recommend sedating him in a hospital for the procedure, plus xrays, a good cleaning, and they will want to treat him with flouride. Stop the press!! I keep reading how toxic flouride is. We even stopped using a flouride toothpaste, and 6 months later he gets his first cavity. (insert another obscenity here). My guy also has a heterozygous MTHFR mutation, I think it's the C677. So even though the risk is low, nitrous is just out of the question. I'm terrified of the general anesthesia for him, but what other option would we have? And FYI, he allows great brushing, he allowed them to clean AND floss him in the office, and allowed a descent exam. I do not think he would be able to cooperate with a drill and filling unless sedated. Then there's the flouride issue...my dentist is respectful of my wishes not to do the flouride varnish, but I'm not sure I'll be able to convince the specialist. I'm sure I'm not the first one here dealing with cavities. I'd appreciate any advice!! Thanks! R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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