Is it normal for a dentist to not allow parents to accompany their young children during an exam/dental work?!
Question: Is it normal for a dentist to not allow parents to accompany their young children during an exam/dental work.?
We just started with a new Pediatric Dentist and they have a policy that states "parents are not allowed in the room with their child during an exam/dental work".. Is this normal.? I was very offended and ended up arguing with the dentist, before she allowed me in for the "first visit only".. I'm not planning on going back...... just wondering if this is normal.?Health Question & Answer
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It is normal but NOT right.. They are afraid of parents judgement and reactions.. Many doctors and dentists are like this because most parents freak out when kid starts crying.. Most docs & dentists thing kids are imagining pain or overreacting so they make them suffer just because they can contrary to an adult who can say &^%$ this stop right now.. Twice I have made the new parent mistake of letting a doctor or dentist have kid alone because they gave good speel about how it is better for kid.. NEVER EVER again.. Both times they basically abused the child with physical pain that was uncalled for.. After raising 3 children into thier teens and 20's I can say all other times I was with them or could see them and there was never anytime that my presence prevented medical treatment from occuring or being efficeint.. It is just docs being idiots and selfish wanting thier job easier at expense of child.. Oh, and the majority of dentists STILL believe most pain is imagined.. lol, go figureHealth Question & Answer
Yes it is very normal.. Children are small people who can act like autonomous people when their parents are not around.. When their parents are around, children don't have the freedom to interact with the dentist..
Most vets take the dog/cat into the exam room without letting the protective owner come along..
If you insist on leaving this intelligent pediatric dentist, you can ask the next one if he has a monitorcam so you can keep an eye on things.. Because no trained pediatric dentist is going to let the parents into the room..Health Question & Answer
Most vets take the dog/cat into the exam room without letting the protective owner come along..
If you insist on leaving this intelligent pediatric dentist, you can ask the next one if he has a monitorcam so you can keep an eye on things.. Because no trained pediatric dentist is going to let the parents into the room..Health Question & Answer
That's odd.. My mom doesn't speak English so I always have to accompany her, even during the operation.. Perhaps I'm an exception since she really does need my translation.. But I don't see why you can't.. Since dentists just sit there during the entire operation, anyone else in there can't be that much of a bother..Health Question & Answer
In this day and age, I personally wouldn't accept a doctor saying "no" to me coming in the room during an exam/dental work.. I'd be suspicious.. As a parent, you have to protect your child from people who have the opportunity to make your child vulnerable to abuse..Health Question & Answer
That's really weird.. When I go to the dentist (believe me I go than 5 times a year) and there are small children, parents always go with their kids.. They usually stand close by..
I would probably start arguing too.. It's a first time I hear/read something like that..Health Question & Answer
I would probably start arguing too.. It's a first time I hear/read something like that..Health Question & Answer
yes that is normal because most parents dont like to see their children and in pain.. The child will cry for their parents to come and rescue them..
I hate that too, but If I was there i would "rescue" my kid from the dentist..Health Question & Answer
I hate that too, but If I was there i would "rescue" my kid from the dentist..Health Question & Answer
no its so not normail......yea i totaly wouldnt go back either!!!
i have never heard of such a stupid rule......lk if the kid feels uncomfortable and wants their parent, they should b allowed to......and if a parent wants to accompany their child, they have the right to!Health Question & Answer
i have never heard of such a stupid rule......lk if the kid feels uncomfortable and wants their parent, they should b allowed to......and if a parent wants to accompany their child, they have the right to!Health Question & Answer
Some offices make the parents wait because of the distraction they cause for the child.. The visit is FOR the child, afterall..
If you don't like the policy, find a new dentist..Health Question & Answer
If you don't like the policy, find a new dentist..Health Question & Answer
No, when I was little and (sometimes to my embarrassment even now) my mom and/or dad comes into the room with me.. It's usually for comfort, so that's NOT a good dentist..Health Question & Answer
yes it totally is..
its so you have no distractions..Health Question & Answer
its so you have no distractions..Health Question & Answer