My 5 yr old son does not like getting his teeth cleaned. We had been to this office before (with Dr. James) and my son loves it because of the nice people and great toys and prizes. My son refused to cooperate with the teeth cleaning the last time we went in. I have NEVER had any behavior problems with my son and Dr. Sheryl Hunter Griffith met my son for 5 minutes and told me I need to take him to see his pediatrician because she thought he needed to be on medication for his behavior problems. I have never been so insulted in my life. I left the office crying and partially believing her because she is a doctor. I took my son back to his Pre-K school and talked to the principle about his behavior. She was outraged, as was his teacher that he spends 5 days a week with. Both disagreed with the doctor. The principle told me "if he needs drugs for behavior so does all 16 of my 5 year old boys at this school" they are JUST boys. He is no different than any of the other boys." I will NEVER take my son back to this dentist and I think Dr. Griffith needs to retire if she doesn't like kids!
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