Help Concerned parent!!!

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Dr. R, you are the best! I wouldn't dream of taking my child anywhere else or myself for that matter!

Thanks for being a part of the community and following threads on the board, it is so appreciated!

Amy

 

Drop it? Are you kidding? No way! He just wants you to be quiet. Regardless if he said shut up or be quiet, he acted unprofessionally and in my opinion like a monster to your child. Tell everyone you can, keep it from happening not only to your child but other children. An apology won't make this go away, what a jerk!

 

more like the insurance company as he claims

 

Is that the one behind taco bell?

 

I'm pretty sure that is the one my son had to go to once. It has been several years so forgive me for not remembering the name of it, but I do know it was up between Raleigh and Wake Forest off of US1. We didn't have any problems with our one visit. Best wishes!

 

I completely agree with you aredhead. It scares me because my son went to a different office and something similar happened to him. When I took him to clayton pediatric dentistry ( which I LOVE and HIGHLY recomend) They had mentioned that they heard of that sort of thing happening before. The dentist my kids go to do let the parents back and the dentists is such a good dentist that my kids LOVE going there.The people are wonderful and they knew my son was scared and they took time to get to know him. My cousin said that her son was scared and the dentist had him come in just to meet him and talk to him and if he was comfortable they would work on him.

 

Several things concern me about this post.

I am sure that something happened between the dentist and the patient; however, having a very well-behaved, honest eight-year-old myself, I can tell you that some things get exaggerated in the mind of a child. Let's say that the dentist told the child to stop talking and sit still. That can upset a child who doesn't want to follow those directions and cause them to think about being told to "shut up"...even if those weren't the words. If the dentist needs to hold the child's chin still because the child keeps moving his/her head, the child might begin to think of it as a restraint. If the child already does not like going to the dentist, everything will be built up in his/her mind during the visit to the point that, to them, it IS the truth even if it is not what actually happened.

Since this started in the general exam/cleaning area, others would have heard and witnessed this. I can't imagine word not having gotten out from the hygienists and other patients if it happened as first reported. Plus, it seems odd to me that anyone in the waiting room would not have heard a child screaming due to the layout of the office. The area behind the reception desk is open to the check out area, which is not an enclosed space. (There is a wall and door from the waiting area to the exam area, but it is not soundproofed and totally enclosed.) When you check out, you are standing with a view of the general examination/cleaning area. I have been able to hear my children laughing at Dr. Pretzer and Dr. Horowitz's jokes from my seat in the waiting room. (They have very distinctive, silly laughs.)

Furthermore, from the response from other parents whose children go to this practice, and from Dr. R's response, it is obvious that this practice has an excellent reputation in the area. I have questioned my children, and the only individual room they have seen is the one where my eight-year-old went to have an abscessed tooth removed and he needed anesthesia...since he's had to have six other baby teeth pulled and orthodontics work already, I trust him when he says he loves going to the dentist. The only time he has been "scared" was when Dr. Parrish jumped up. shouted "whoo-hoo" and started dancing when his teeth finally moved into the position they needed to be in from the orthodontic devices.

 

I believe that most parents know their children better than any one else. In todays world it is unthinkable that any doctor would not allow the parent to go back with their child. I think that as a parent we should protect and shield our children from any possible harm. Of course all children are different but this went way to far. The parent should have been called at the first sign of a problem. I came from an era that Mom's didn't work, neighbors were friends that kept an eye on neighborhood children and doctors were to be respected because they earned ones trust. Todays world is so different and as parents you have the awesome responsibility to protect your children. We must realize that just because a person has a title that does not mean they are to be trusted with our precious children. If this had been me I would have gone back and demanded an answer right away. I think this parent is right to pursue this and protect other children. That is what is wrong with todays world!! It is much easier to just ignore the problem and look the other way. Parents have so much to do and in most homes both parents work. BUT, they should listen to their children. My gosh, these are children for pete's sake!!!! If they can't believe their parents will protect them there is a real problem. They are being forced to grow up so fast in a world that is constantly changing. When you make a choice for your childs doctors look for some signs. Like compassion, understanding, patience, love for children and allowance for sufficient time to treat your child with genuine care. IF YOU DO NOT SEE THESE SIGNS 'YOU HAVE MADE THE WRONG CHOICE.' That doctor has met his match and I applaude this parent!!

 

GO PIRATES!!!!

Isn't it great that the pirates are getting a dental school!!! I was on campus over the weekend the first time in a long time and was noticing how beautiful it looked!!! I've been to football games over the years but not on the original campus probably in ten plus years?!?! Does anyone know what building is in between White and Fletcher? Or is it Fleming? After children my memory is gone, or was that too many years at ECU???? Anyway, ECU has made a common area in front of White and Green and you can not drive up to the dorms like you use too. Had a car full and couldn't get out and look at the sign out front. But, it looks great!! Just wondering if it was another student center?

 

I'm new at this, so bear with me! First, as a mother I understand your concern. As a parent we don't want anything negative to happen to our children; may it be sickness, pain of the heart or plainly any kind of suffering. Did I say that right??
I go to dentist Dr. Michelle Brown on Aversboro Rd. and love her!!!! Her staff is always friendly and the office is very inviting!!! And it's purple!!!!
My daughter has been seeing Dr. Pretzer for about five years and she simply LOVES him too!!!!He makes her feel comfortable in the dental chair which is something I never had as a child!!! A lot of dentist refer children to a pediatric dentist when a child has already had a dramatic dental experience, or the child has special needs like Autism. A child which on a normal day doesn't like to be touched and needs their teeth cleaned?!! That is why they have the boards that they "restrain" the children on. Most pedriatric dentist are wonderful and are doing a service to children that most dentist will not see in their office.

 

Idiot

Idiot in our mist. This is ridiculous. Here is a parent & child, you know the one. The teachers at school can never make them happy, it’s always somebody else fault. Somebody is picking on my little princess. This is the child screaming at its mother having a tantrum because it wants something and the parent is not moving fast enough.
When you go to the dentist & you are out of control they wrap you in a blanket inspect your teeth and let you go. This is done with dogs, mentally ill, & yes little monster princesses that spend a lot of time at the beauty Pageant. It’s your job to make your child behave. M.J. get a life, job, and boyfriend on the side or something. Leave the professionals in the area alone. I’m sure you relish all the attention & drama. Stop playing on the Internet & spank the monster princess. For all you who buy into this, look in the mirror (Say stupid)

 

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wow! messed up, that is all I got to say

 

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This is the type of parent must believe that childeren should be seen and not heard, hey why don't we lock the "monster" in the closet? Because it is WRONG. any way you slice it, it is wrong. If by chance the child was acting up, there should be NO reason to hold the child down with a blanket! The "professional " thing to do in this case is to perhaps go out and tell the parent that it cannot be done at this time and to please come back when he/she is alittle bit older. Or maybe refer them to a dentist that can handle this kind of reaction. You obviously do not have childeren because if you did then perhaps you would show a little bit of compassion.

 

I like all the dentist at this practice. Dr. Horwtiz is the dentist we usually see but my son has also seen Dr. Pretzer & Dr. Parrish during appointments in the past. My son thinks the world of all of these dentists. As I mentioned before, in the 5 years my son has been visiting this practice, we've never had anything but great experiences. As a child I went to the same dentist as my parents did. I still get really nervous when I have to go to the dentist. I feel fortunate that such a wonderful pediatric dental practice is located near by. Thankfully, my son has none of the dental anxieties that I do. I am a nervous wreck when I have to visit a dentist - but due to the great care my son has had from these dentists in the past, he often looks forward to his dental visits.

This may be getting off the subject a bit - but when my son was 5 he busted his head while having his pictures taken at the mall. He and the photographer were playing peek-a-boo, when she ducked behind the table my son went to do the same thing. Unfortunately, he hit his head on the edge of the table and needed 6 stitches as a result. I took him to Wake Med. for his stitches. The doctor asked my son if he had ever watched the Scooby Doo show where they dressed up like mummies. She then helped my son get all wrapped up in a blanket - like a mummy. My son thought it was a game. In any case, once he was all wrapped up - the doctor proceded to stitch up my son's head. There was no trauma or tears involved. My son didn't find the blanket or the doctor scary at all. I'm sure the blanket was just a precaution to keep my son safer. If it is in the child's best interests and it keeps them safe - I had no problem with the blanket being wrapped around him. Heck, I know lots of kids who can't stand a car seat and you'd think they were being traumatized in some way by asking them to buckle up - but it's for their safety, I'm going to strap them in before I take them anywhere in my car. I guess you could say Wake Med. used some type of Papoose thing with my child - but I assure you that if my son is ever in need of stitches again (which I hope will never be the case), I would not hesitate to take him back to Wake Med. because I thought they were wonderful with him the first time around. I didn't consider the blanket/papoose any type of "child abuse". It was just a tool to keep my child safe. Because my son has no fear or concerns when visiting the dentist, he has never required any type of restraint in that situation. However, I was not upset in the least by the use of the blanket while the doctor was stitching his head and my son didn't appear to be upset by this either. I guess every child reacts differently in different circumstances.

 

Let's clue you in a little nycool. I and many more , hope you don't have any children and that you never will. Restraining a child with a blanket is abuse no doubt about it. Parents intrust their children everyday to people whom they are suppose to trust. When something like this happens it is time to straighten out the offender. This dentist is an idiot not the people who feel for the child. To call a child a monster or anything else that is derogitory shows that persons stupidity. People that think the way you do are usually in prison or on parole. You make your comments hiding behind a screen name and then tell others to stop the drama and get off the internet. I hope you screen name does not mean you are truly from NY. Because I am and people like you give us a bad name. So go play somewhere else, like NJ where all the trash goes.

 

Here is another website I found talking about this same practice please read!!

http://triangle.citysearch.com/review/6192097

 

Thats my mom
hey.... my hubby is from NJ!