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i am going to the dentist on the 19 of January 2010 and he said that i need to get my last two baby teeth pulled but i am scared and i want to know if they put you to sleep or they just give you a shot also they said cause my teeth aren't straight yet that my teeth might shift and they're going to watch how my teeth react to the pulling and if they start to shift he is going to put in a retainer should i be worried about anything like how much pain will i be going through.
There are various ways to help you relax during a dental procedure including medications, sedation, and nitrous oxide analgesia. You should discuss this with your dentist before your appointment so you can be properly prepared. The removal of two baby teeth is a relatively minor procedure. With proper numbing of the teeth and gums there should be no discomfort during the procedure and only minor discomfort for a day or two during healing.
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Dr. Randolph Myerson
Expertise
Please limit your inquiry to questions about orthodontics (braces) and children's dentistry. I am both an Orthodontist and a Pediatric Dentist, having been trained in both of these dental specialty fields. Orthodontics is the dental specialty that treats problems of tooth, bite and jaw alignment using braces and removable appliances. Pediatric Dentistry is the dental specialty also known as dentistry for children, which deals specifically with the dental problems of this special age group from infants to adolescents. I am also experienced in Forensic Dentistry, the application of dentistry to law enforcement and identification using dental records.
Experience
I have been in the private practice of orthodontics and pediatric dentistry for over 20 years. Prior to that I served for three years on the Cleft Palate and Cranio-facial Reconstruction team at Children''s Hospital of Philadelphia and was an Assistant Professor of Dentistry at University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. I also served as a dentist in the U.S.Air Force, stationed at Andrews AFB in Washington, DC.
Organizations
I am a Fellow in the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and a member of the American Association of Orthodontics, as well as a member of the American Dental Association and the Dental Society of the State of New York.
Education/Credentials
I received my BA in Biology from Frankin & Marshall College in 1969, and my dental degree from University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 1973. In 1978 I received both my Certificate in Orthodontics from University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, and my Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from Children''s Hospital of Philadelphia after completing a three year Teaching Fellowship in Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry in 1978.
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