The story of dentistry

The problem of beeping teeth has always been a pimple in my heart.

Because I don’t understand that children need to brush their teeth and pay attention to oral hygiene from the time they grow teeth, and the child’s feeding habits at that time were not very good, so I could only put him to sleep with a bottle every day, and he often It takes half an hour to eat, and I also have the habit of having night milk. When Dudu was about one and a half years old, I accidentally discovered that the color of the two front incisors was not right. It felt like the enamel on half of the teeth was no longer visible. I took photos and consulted with the dentist at home, and he found out that he had dental caries. At that time, the family’s opinion was to treat her conservatively, brushing her teeth every day and abstaining from night feeding to see if the status quo could be maintained and the caries would not continue to develop. But about half a year later, Dudu started to complain that his tooth hurt, and he kept crying when it hurt. I began to realize that the dental problem was serious and needed immediate treatment. However, because the child is young, he will definitely not cooperate with the dental care. A friend recommended a private dental hospital that can fill children's teeth, but the treatment must be restrained. In this way, Dudu, who was less than two years old, was tied to a small bed and treated for nearly an hour. Eight teeth were filled and two root canal treatments were performed. The child kept crying during the whole process, and after the treatment, the whole clothes were soaked with sweat. Now it seems that this experience should be the most serious trauma in Dudu's childhood. This kind of psychological trauma will take a long time to repair, but as a parent, you can only make such a choice between trade-offs.

Just a few days ago, something happened to her toot front teeth again. She said it was itchy when she brushed her teeth, and she didn’t dare to brush those teeth. I started to feel nervous, fearing that something serious might happen to my teeth again. Decayed. Yesterday afternoon I took her to a nearby dental clinic for a dental appointment. I did a lot of mental work before going there, and Dudu cooperated very well. She always told her that I would be brave, mom, and that I was not afraid, even when I entered the clinic. There is no problem in the lobby either. But as soon as she saw the recliner and the dentist at home, she immediately started to resist. Her tears couldn't stop flowing, and she kept saying, "Mom, I'm scared. I don't want to go to the dentist." The doctor listened to my brief description of her dental problem and reluctantly asked her to stand on the ground to take a look at the condition of her teeth. The doctor's advice is that the problem is not serious enough to require immediate treatment, and the child has serious psychological concerns about dental care and will not cooperate. Now the only option is to provide psychological counseling to the child. Wait until the child slowly accepts the environment and eliminates the fear in her heart before starting treatment. For example, you can bring her once a week and try to carry out treatment every week. If she has any resistance, stop until she can accept it.

For me, who has taken the Inner Child course, I understand how much of a shadow the childhood memories have left on her, and I also realize that it takes time for children to eliminate the stigmas and that they need their mother’s encouragement and company. I accepted the doctor's suggestion and let her play in it for a long time. The child's vigilance improved significantly, and in the end she was able to climb onto the recliner and play by herself.

I know that this dental treatment will be a long process, but as I begin to change, I no longer have as much anxiety and guilt as before, but more of a willingness to accompany my children through difficulties. , the patience to overcome psychological barriers, the wisdom to realize that psychological counseling is as important as physical health, and the ability to understand and love the fear and uneasiness in children's hearts.