Hi,
I was recently disgnoised with adult ADHD and I have a 5 year old daughter who is extremely hyperactive so I'm pretty sure its just a matter of time before we get the same diagnoisis for her. (I think I'm just nervous about getting her tested)
Anyway, she woke up this morning complaining of a toothache. I looked in her mouth and she has a sore on her gums. So, I called the dentist. They said they had emergency hours from 9-11 and 2-4.
I got both kids ready (I have a 3 year old too) and headed out the door. I went through my usual talk on the ride over.... they have to sit, its a doctors office, etc.
We walk in the office and they just take off.... running around the fish tank, yelling, etc. All I tried to do was sign her in.
So, after that I try to keep them amused by talking about the fish and about minutes later, the receptionist comes up to me and says "you know, we are very busy right now, I think you should come back later." I said that my daughter was in pain and I would really appriciate it if she could be seen as soon as her turn came up. The lady stared at me for a second and said.. "I really think you should come back later."

Anyway deal with getting kicked out of a place because of their childs behavior? I just don't know what to do and the truth is, I'm realy nervous about even going back... I know I have to, but still...ugh....

Jenn

Jenn, next time could you leave your little guy with a sitter or bring another adult to help control the kids in the waiting room? Sounds like you have your hands full. There are parenting classes that are really helpful for parents of busy little kids.

Jenn, I just realized you live in Seattle. Doesn't Washington State U have a neurology department that might offer programs to help you? I know they do lots of research.

-I would suggest making sure your kid gets at least an hour of solid exercise before having to go to an app't where she has to sit. (Or as much as she can tolerate.)

-Biking is good too. Get them to run along side your bike along a grassy parks' perimeter, need by.

-Don't take them home until they are tired out.

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-Enroll her in some sports (gymnastics, soccer, swimming, dance, run, run, run, etc.). This should be possible at 5 y.o.
-Your 3 y.o. should be able to do swimming lessons and gymnastics (basic tumbling, etc). (My parents did this with me.)

-Find a Pediatric Dentist. (I'd suggest you don't go back to that office.)

(Reasoning: This dental office has shown that they are impatient. Don't set you and your kids up for failure and humiliation the 2nd time around. Anyone who acts this impatient with children should not be working with kids, and it showing that they are likely to be an insensitive healthcare provider office.)

A pediatric dentist is a very good idea, since they are used to small children running around. If you can find one that specializes in "special needs" kids, even better. They are better trained and equiped to handle kids like ours. :)

And I completly agree with queens, don't go back there. If they can't understand why kids don't like to sit still (ADHD or not) then they can't understand kids well at all, and that can be a problem when treating them.

I am concerned that people are so ready to dismiss the concerns of a professional office based on so little evidence.

I am concerned that people are so ready to dismiss the concerns of a professional office based on so little evidence.There are plenty of bad professional offices. Yes we only heard her side of the story, but still it is a bit strange that they just asked her to come back later, when she has a kid in pain from a toothache. They are making a kid suffer, based on their opinion that the mom is unable to control the kids.

A pediatric dentist is always a good recomendation for kids, especially for hyper kids.

My wife started going to a new Dr. and at the first appointment she had to wait 2 hours. Well, things happen. At the second appointment she went up to the receptionist after an hour and asked what was taking so long. The receptionist said the Dr. is always busy and the patients usually have to wait at least an hour before they see the Dr. That is just the way it is. Well, that was the end of that Dr. My point is different Dr's have different attitudes about patients.

hi,
thanks everyone. I did decide to not go back to that dentist. I called around and was able to find a great dentist and she was able to be seen the next day.

I'm still kinda upset about the way the lady treated me. I mean, I even called first and said that my 5 year old was in pain, so cleary they knew she was a child. Although, I do understand that there were other people there too, so it needed to stay somewhat quiet and professional. Ugh... I guess I'm embarassed that I couldn't keep them quiet.

take care
Jenn

A pediatric dentist is always a good recomendation for kids, especially for hyper kids.Not a choice in my small city, but we do have lots of special kids who see our dentists regularly. I spend lots of time in waiting rooms.

I'm not sure I would even wait an hour to see a doctor. The old recommendation used to be wait fifteen minutes and then ask why. I don't mind waiting to see a duty doctor.