You probably won't find a pediatric dentist on here (this is AskDocs, not AskDentists).IV sedation isn't the same as full general anesthesia where he'd be intubated. They'll use IV medication to calm him down and make him sleepy, but he'll still be breathing on his own. WIth proper monitoring (cardiorespiratory monitor, O2 saturations, etc) this is very safe. Similar to the sedation that's given for many people to get their wisdom teeth removed.Besides ensuring good brushing and taking the antibiotic, not much you can do to keep this from getting worse. Stuff happens, don't beat yourself up.
Pediatric Dentist ? 5yo needs dental work.My son 5M 55lbs no medications or health concerns besides this one.Hoping theres a pediatric dentist on here? My son has a tooth thats got an abscess on the gum above it. That tooth has to be pulled and he also needs a crown on another tooth that has a bad cavity. He doesnt do well at the dentist and they suggested IV sedation for him.They do this in their office (pediatric dentist plus dentist anesthesiologist) which I found unsettling and wanted to know if thats normal? Is this general anesthesia like where hed be intubated? I always thought that needed to be done in a hospital setting.I already feel like the worlds worst mother so I know its my fault for letting his teeth get so bad. So adding this anxiety to my guilt. Just worried about his safety and if an emergency should arise we wouldnt already be in a hospital.My next question is that they didnt schedule it until mid October and thats over a month and a half wait with an abscessed tooth. Im afraid its going to get much worse in that time. They prescribed an antibiotic but Is there anything I can do at home to keep it from getting worse?If anyone has any advice for this terrified mom I would truly appreciate it.