My son had been seeing Dr Block since he was 11 months old(now 5 yrs old) up until last month we loved seeing everyone at Harbor Kids Teeth and he LOVED going to the dentist. He is now TERRIFIED of the dentist! We love all the ladies that work there and the office but last month was the first time he spent more than 2 minutes with Dr Block. He needed two teeth worked on, I was able to go back in the room with him and I'm so glad I did to see what happened. Where is her bedside manner? It seemed like she had no experience talking with kids that are scared. She was able to give him the numbing shot but he didn't want her going back in. She didn't even try, she over books herself so much. Talked to him very harshly, even told him and I quote "since you didn't let me do anything you don't get a toy or popsicle" who says that to a 5 year old when they are so scared and hurt from the shot, she couldn't spare a 5 cent toy?! Hopefully this hasn't scarred my son for life. My tips are if your child shows any sign of nervous/scared/anxiety towards the dentist go see another dentist! And if your child says the dentist is mean, take their word for it!!
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