Guest guest Posted October 29, 2001 Report Share Posted October 29, 2001 In a message dated 10/30/01 4:59:19 AM W. Australia Standard Time, Joyce writes: > have had their > molars sealed DS2 has had that recommended too. It involves a bit of nitrous oxide (delivered by a special mask) and then special glasses to watch a video while the procedure is done - how was it done with your two? It all sounds highly convoluted. Debbie Slater Perth, WA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2001 Report Share Posted October 30, 2001 > In a message dated 10/30/01 4:59:19 AM W. Australia Standard Time, Joyce > writes: > > > > have had their > > molars sealed > DS2 has had that recommended too. It involves a bit of nitrous oxide > (delivered by a special mask) and then special glasses to watch a video while > the procedure is done - how was it done with your two? It all sounds highly > convoluted. > > Debbie Slater > Perth, WA DS had this - it was very quick and easy, but he hated the taste. All the dentist did was 1) Dry the tooth with an air hose, 2) Paint on the acid, 3) wash the acid off 4) dry the tooth 5)paint on the sealant, for each tooth. Each tooth took about 5 minutes. He did wear glasses to protect his eyes from any acid which may have been spat out, but he didn't get a video to watch - what did yours get? Jaws?? LOL! This was a free service ala NHS! > Ruth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2001 Report Share Posted October 30, 2001 No nitrous oxide - it doesn't seem to exist here at all - the stuff was just painted on, then light cured. They were told not to eat anything for half and hour. It should last until their mid-teens. Joyce Dentists Importance: High In a message dated 10/30/01 4:59:19 AM W. Australia Standard Time, Joyce writes: > have had their > molars sealed DS2 has had that recommended too. It involves a bit of nitrous oxide (delivered by a special mask) and then special glasses to watch a video while the procedure is done - how was it done with your two? It all sounds highly convoluted. Debbie Slater Perth, WA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2001 Report Share Posted October 30, 2001 DS2 has had his molars sealed. IIRC the dentist did one at a time - 1.dried it with the air blower they use when examining teeth 2. painted on some acid 3. acid was rinsed off (can't remember if this was done with a mouthwash or the D did it with his squirt and suck devices) 4. sealant was painted on 5. special blue light was shone on it to set it. The special yellow glasses were to protect against the special light. The very sharp taste of the acid is taken away quite effectively by a mouthfull or two of milk. (We took some in a beaker to drink as soon as the proceedure was finished - a tip from a Scotish dentist friend with a private practise in Hong Kong - DS2 said it made a big difference, and he likes vinegar and lemon juice by the spoonful...) There were no restrictions on using the teeth, we were told as soon as the light sets the stuff they are ready to use The bit DS2 disliked most was the cotton wool cylinder things used to keep his cheeks away from the tooth. All very simple and undramatic - DS2 was 8 at the time. Liz Goudie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2001 Report Share Posted October 31, 2001 > DS2 has had his molars sealed. > IIRC the dentist did one at a time - > 1.dried it with the air blower they use when examining teeth > 2. painted on some acid > 3. acid was rinsed off (can't remember if this was done with a mouthwash or > the D did it with his squirt and suck devices) > 4. sealant was painted on > 5. special blue light was shone on it to set it. > > The special yellow glasses were to protect against the special light. > The very sharp taste of the acid is taken away quite effectively by a > mouthfull or two of milk. (We took some in a beaker to drink as soon as the > proceedure was finished - a tip from a Scotish dentist friend with a private > practise in Hong Kong - DS2 said it made a big difference, and he likes > vinegar and lemon juice by the spoonful...) > There were no restrictions on using the teeth, we were told as soon as the > light sets the stuff they are ready to use > The bit DS2 disliked most was the cotton wool cylinder things used to keep > his cheeks away from the tooth. > > All very simple and undramatic - DS2 was 8 at the time. > > Liz Goudie Yes - identical to DS's experience, including hating the cotton wool - I'd forgotten that! Ruth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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