Has your DC had a cavity filled?

Sunflower777

How'd it go? 

DS#1 (5) has to get a cavity in one of his molars filled tomorrow morning. I've never had one, so I don't know how uncomfortable/painful it is. He knows about it, but doesn't seem to be dwelling on it today. I have a feeling when it's time to get in the car tomorrow morning it will be another story, though. Any tips to help him get through it?

Meanwhile, I snipped DS#2's paci this afternoon before nap. He kept yelling, "It's cracked Momma! It's cracked!" And never napped. We'll see how bedtime goes tonight.

 

katie277s

My oldest had one filled last year.  It was fine.  He didn't cry or get upset.  He was a trooper.  We were very open with him about what was going to happen, so he wasn't surprised.  

MrsStubbs

DD did amazing when she had to have two done. They put in a movie and never moved once.

shopgirl78

We had no problems when DD had to have one filled.  

Raspberry807

DD had one filled when she was 5 and she handled it so well.  I was definitely more nervous than she was.  But she's really into medical stuff though.  Surprising since she's been my problem child with surgeries and broken things.

I didn't dwell on it with her, just kept it no big deal, it happens, you gotta get it fixed, just a pinch and some noise... she handled it really well, better than I would have (I've never had a cavity).