Our Dentist Said There is NOTHING He Can Do for Our Autistic Daughter's Teeth | Ep 3
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ม.ค. 2023
- Hey Gentle Fam!
In short, Dr. Johnson said there was nothing that could be done with Mikko at this point because she uses her thumb to self soothe and her mental heath is more important. As a parent, there will be things we miss and have to compromise in life. He did suggest that as she grows with more understanding, we help her find other methods to self-regulate her emotions, as it is a different battle with an Autistic child.
What we do know is that braces can fix her teeth when she is the appropriate age.
We’d like to thank you for voicing your concerns about Mikko's teeth, as we have shared the same concerns, and wanted to share with you all what we are doing to help her. Hope you enjoy the video and if you have any questions make sure to comment them below.
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Awesome dentist! Hang in there y'all. My 16 year old niece is non-verbal autistic. (She's also my goddaughter.🥰) Between just regular old genetics, thumb-sucking and tongue thrusting, her teeth were severe. Obviously because of her autism the logistics of getting braces was a nightmare. Her parents actually had several Orthodontists refuse to take her on as a patient unless they agreed to HIGHLY sedate her for every visit. (My niece obviously has her issues but a calm, patient and gentle approach with her has always worked.)
Anyhoo, they had been turned away by so many orthodontists that they had resigned to the thought that my poor niece was going to have to just live with her dental situation. I live out of state from them but I'm a nurse and was adamant about her getting proper dental procedures and treatment. I mean, her teeth were SEVERELY misaligned and not only did she have an overbite, she had a severe crossbite. It was starting to affect her quality of life. Plus, dental health is so important to overall body health.
After a crap-ton of research, we finally found an orthodontist who specializes with neurodivergent kiddos. They have to drive about 80 minutes to the Orthodontists but it's worth it. My niece's dental health has improved tremendously and she's got a million dollar smile now. She goes back next month for a visit and if everything goes as planned, the braces get to come off. 😁😎(She's had them on since late 2020!) Just in time for her first Junior Prom in the Spring.🥰💃👸
That's amazing! Props on you for doing research I'm sure you made your nieces life much easier
Hi give her salt water to rise her mouth
Wow! How great was Dr. Johnson! And little Mikko was so patient and calm. Hang in there, you have this.
Great work Auntie, your story brought tears to my eyes 🩷🩷🪽
This dentist was definitely spot on. I used to work in a homeless shelter so a lot of the two and three year olds had very poor hygiene due to neglect. There's a real issue that comes into play when milk, juice, etc. sit on teeth. Also I used to suck my thumb, so I had the retainer/thumb pricker thing installed in the roof of my mouth. TOTALLY PAIN AND TRAUMA FREE. From what I remember the thumb sucking was resolved so quickly, and never needed braces afterward. I got the retainer installed around 2nd grade and completely stopped sucking my thumb by 3rd grade after sucking my thumb for YEARS. So for me this solution was very effective. Also I had loads of cavities as a child from not flossing and brushing effectively. SO PARENTS check on your kids, help them out, go over what they did and save some money on medical bills. I got my first root canal around age 12/13 and my second one about ten years later. I made so mistakes with my teeth as a young person and now I try my best to inform others not to make the same mistake.
Thanks for the info. I have a 3month old that uses a binky. And women are arguing with me on Facebook about her teeth and speech being messed up due to it. She has no teeth yet and also she breastfeeds. I would rather let her use the binky verses her hands. But I will be more aware of the food residue on her teeth as she gets older.
12:41 You have a similar story to me regarding thumb sucking. I sucked my thumb since birth. My mother said she tried to get me to use a pacifier, but I never would take it. I liked my thumb. So my parents had the thumb pricker retainer put on about second grade as well. Within six months, the habit was broken. And I didn’t need braces when all on my adult teeth came in. I did eventually get braces in my early 20s. That was due to my wisdom teeth. They were impacted and pushed all my teeth forwards since my teeth are really close together anyway. So if your teeth are close together, it is very important to floss. I know firsthand. No matter how annoying it is.
@@b_isfor_bethany absolutely. My teeth are so close together and that always gave me problems are far as cavities but my brothers not so much because they have more gaps
I had the same device in my mouth. I sucked my thumb until 4th grade then got the retainer and stopped within about 6 months. My mom had tried everything from hot sauce to tape to hot peppers...nothing stopped me until that darn retainer. Luckily I never had to have braces & am in my 40s now. I never met another person who knew what I was talking about when I would describe the retainer. This is my first time hearing or seeing someone else talk about it. Definitely worked!
Mikko is laughing appropriately! Joining her people in laughter!!!
As an autistic person there is no such thing as laughing inappropriately. You laugh when you feel joy. You laugh when you feel like it. That is laughing appropriately.
Mikko did so well as a 2 year old period. She’s a really intelligent child, I can see it. I really enjoy your family and thank you for sharing with us. ❤
And ditto!!!❤❤❤
Oh he's a great dentist! I'm so glad that she had a good experience with him. ✊🏿
Your dentist is personable, and genuinely concerned. That's a good quality. Thanks for sharing.
I am a 32 year Old Autistic Adult and I Understand I Self Soothe this may sound weird but my Dentist had me use a Binkie when I was younger because it wouldn't have the same effect on my teeth well my teeth are fine now and I still use self soothing Binkie only in my home when I need a sensory break or at night or bedtime I know I will get hate for this but it helps rather than pinching or hurting myself
(("ITS NOT A temper tantrum and it's also not for attention"))
I need help and sometimes you do things Differently and that's ok!!!!
Oh wow such a great professional hands on dentist with Mikko. She was such a happy big girl sitting there in her shades just chilling while letting the Dr do his job. And hope the information helps everyone that needed a answer or assurance that it's okay and you not alone🙏🏽
He's an amazing dentist and I wish that he could work on my babies!!! Great Dr!! He's in Texas but I'm in North Texas. May be with the drive! ♥️
Mikko is such a precious bundle of joy!!
Thank you❤
@@thegentlelife You’re welcome! You’re a wonderful mother and you’re doing such an amazing job. We love you!!
Hi my name is Laura and my Autistic daughter Quinesha has been a thumb sucker for 30yrs. and it's so hard to get her to stop...but she's also blind and her thumb is like her comfort blanket
I have never seen Chris with such energy, he’s always a bit reserved and shy…😂
& mikko killed it at the dentist, so calm and collected lol go girl 🎉
Awe! Chris did so good with the intro! You would NEVER know he is uncomfortable on camera, I’m seeing growth in all of you!
She is so precious with her little buggy, she bout to leave you momma! 😂 She said she got her grocery’s now she ready to go ✌🏼🥰
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Mikko!!! You were such a BIG GIRL !!! Auntie is SO PROUD OF YOU!!!♥️🥰♥️🥰♥️🥰
Mikko was such a big girl at the dentist. She need to teach her e-cousin how to be good at the dentist.
What a great dentist! Just learned way more to help my Autistic 6 yr olds teeth. Shes VERY hard to brush and has a genetic enamel issue that myself and my parents have. My childs already had like 3 cavities 😢. We do our very very best. I wish our dentist was that informative. They have like no tips for us...
This is such a great episode of Manage the Day. Your Mikko, our Mikko, was a real trooper at her first appointment. She behaved like this dental visit was a regular thing for her. I love Dr. Johnson and will have to look how far it is to drive to him. He has such a sweet and gentle vibe. My early dental appointments were traumatizing and I need to be very selective about who I go to. Thank you Chris and Precious. You both are so cute together and are doing wonderful job raising your young family. ❤
I love how you put this. She is “our Mikko” now. 😂 Love her so much ❤
Omg love watching you! I have a son with kdm5c-syndroom, he turns 5, in just 5 days, and is noverbal. He is one off a boy/girl twin. We struggel, and it's hard! But whe are so blessed by having him. He is the most special and loving person i ever had in my live! My son only say's mommy and daddy, but shortly starts making more sounds and try's to say other words/names. Love how loving en patience you are with her. She is beautiful and will be fine, with such lovely parents! Sorry for my bad englisch!
Mikko looks so cool with the sunglasses. She is soo cute! Best dentist ever!!!
I really appreciate how informative he was about dental care. He was so gentle and caring with Mikko and she did such great job allowing him ❤️
She is an absolute doll! God bless her sweet spirit ❤️ My 7 y/o is completely non verbal and he STILL sucks his index finger. He's a regular at the dentist but he has to be in a harness for cleaning and x-rays. Thankfully he has no cavities and his teeth (including permanent) are white and straight b/c I brush his teeth. Autistic or not, oral hygiene is soooo important and it's best to start early. Keep being the awesome parents you are!
I can't believe how she just sat there while he messed with her teeth! He wouldn't get even close to my grandson like that! That just makes my heart so hopeful for him! Her discipline just blows my mind. How do you do it?
It’s probably a lot a getting comfortable you have to make them feel save.
I just want to say thank you- I love watch Mikko, she’s so sweet. My son has autism and even though I don’t know your family personally your videos make me feel less alone- and her teeth will be fine, she’s beautiful
My son was miserable from sucking his thumb up to the age of ten. He couldn’t spend the night at friends houses because he would suck his thumb in his sleep. We tried everything to help him stop, because he wanted to but finally opted to get him the thing attached to his upper teeth so he couldn’t suck his thumb. He was pretty stressed at first, like he had a hard time sleeping for a couple nights but within a week he was totally broken of it and so happy. Best thing for him.
As a dental assistant hearing this doctor and also how Mikko just sat there, shows he’s such a good doctor
Lmfao Mikko has me weak the way she slipped those glasses on and slipped into a different dimension 😂
Wow! Your dentist was so professional and hands-on. Mikko was so content and chilling with her shades on. She’s getting so big. She look so cute and such a Big Girl in the grocery store shopping with Mommy.
Get some rest guys!
Well done Mom & Dad ❤❤
My granddaughter is also and autistic baby. She too was born in 2020 and will be three this June. She and Miko have a lot of behaviors in common. Her therapist come twice a week to work with her. We are looking forward to entering her in preschool is fall. We have added Mikko to our prayer list. Be blessed and keep the faith.❤
Mikkio did very well. The dentist was very informative. Loving the vlogs. Blessings
He seemed like he did a great job being thorough and explaining the issues. Mikko did so good! Keep hope mama, she may change some things down the road and there may be better options for her in the future. Good luck!
I don’t know how I came across you all’s channel but I absolutely love you guys parenting methods. She’s such a little doll. ❤❤ You guys are magnificent parents. ❤
I am so happy to have come to across across your page. I am the grandmother of autistic little girl Mikko's age. You You have been a blessing to me in understanding and helping me learn. I am an avid watcher, and you and your family have been a God send to me. May God continue to rain immeasurable blessings on you❤❤
My daughter is 32; 33 this December. She has always soothed with her thumb. People would tell me I should MAKE her stop sucking it. I knew I would NEVER make her stop or ask her, to. As she got older she cut down on the sucking to only stressful situations and tiredness. These days I rarely see her suck it but she will if she needs to. BTW, she got braces at 12 or 13, it was so long ago I don't really remember. She didn't mind the braces. She had them for about 3.5 years. She has beautiful teeth but she could care less! LOL. I am so happy I encouraged her to suck her thumb if she needs it. If that's the worst thing she could pick to deal with her life than more power to her. Please don't take that away from Mikko. She may taper off or stop on her own. And if she doesn't.....so what. Life is to short to sweat the small stuff! Good luck with that and it will be interesting to see where that journey takes you.
I don't know why, but I got worried that this would be one of those family vlogs that share too much info etc. But I absolutely loved this! Great to see questions answered by a professional for you, and just a piece of your day. Sending blessings to you all ❤
Youve got a follower for life now, My daughter is 2, and shows signs of autism, so were being seen under a specialist, my 2 older children have autism, but this is the first time experiencing autism with a girl
My autistic son used to suck his thumb and rub a towel. He had special soft towels. One night (while he was asleep) I threw them out. He was non verbal then so he couldn’t ask for them but I saw him looking. It didn’t feel right to him to suck his finger without his special towels so he stopped cold turkey. His teeth are already damaged tho so braces will be coming when he’s around 13. I wish I had a dentist for my son like Dr. Johnny 😢 he seems very patient and nice.
This was a great topic to touch on. the dentist was extremely personable and friendly, love how he tried to be sensitive to the struggles of some single parents without making them feel guilty but also expressing the importance of dental care for kids regardless of the circumstances. Kudos to him!!!
Great doctor very friendly and down to earth his bedside mannors make you comfortable in his presence
What a fantastic Dentist! I’m so happy Mikko have such a great team of people around!
Thank you for sharing! So scared to take our autistic son to the dentist for the first time but this video definitely relieved some worries.
I'm impressed she was such a big girl sitting up there letting the doctor do what he needed to do good job Mikko ! Into the parents you guys are just bomb ❤️ y'all continue to love her unconditionally as well as each other you guys are doing fantastic such an inspiration parents whether you have an autistic child or not well done well done ❤️❤️💯
I just wanted to say thank you so much for sharing this! As an autistic adult female who was not diagnosed until my adulthood. I never even considered these issues, I'm so grateful for this info as a future mother.
She did sooo well. Good calm energy from Dr. J.
Thank you for sharing this video. I needed this for my Granddaughter who is 2 and a thumb sucker. I brush and floss her teeth twice daily when she is with me.
May God continue to Bless you both and your family.
At least she's chilling! My daughter had to be padded down for about 5 years!! She doing it! Go gurl.
He was very professional. Mikko didn't seem to mind at all that he was checking her teeth out. She did very good, she's awesome. I just love this channel. ❤
Mikko did soooooooo good!!!! And so cute when she laughed when the dentist said the the ped dentist might flame him. She is completely adorable. You guys are awesome 😍.
Mikko is really maturing. Kudos to you,Precious and Chris ♥️ God bless you and your family 🙏🏽
What great parents! And dentist. Mikko is so adorable and she did so good ❤
I love the doctor's lectures
You parents are doing so well for Mikko... Much love from Cameroon ♥️♥️
Look at Mikko! She's such a cool kid 😎 and the dentist seems so nice.
she will be okay shes such a sweet girl😁🤩💝
She definitely will 😊♥️
Best parents on you and Instagram! Love your family and pray for you!
You are an amazing mom. I love how you always give Mikko a real replica of grownup items. The sink with real water. The swiffer and now the basket at H‑E‑B. She is loved so much.
Omgoodness. That was amazing. She did not flinch when the dentist put his fingers in her mouth. Most kids and some adults would just have a reflex to move or push back the hand.
Our sons teeth were like that from thumb sucking. We were told to keep telling him no to get him to stop sucking his thumb. Best advice ever because he was non verbal and started talking right after he stopped sucking his thumb.
Great idea mom! Having Mikko use a child grocery cart as a fun assistant to walking and strengthening her body muscles 😊
She did so well at her appointment!😃👍👍❤️🦮🦮🦮❤️
Thank you for sharing such a wonderful vlog. This was very informative and the dentist was super kool. Miracles and Blessings. 💗
That smile in the beginning of the video with dad... priceless....I see Miss Mikko got the shopping bug.......too cute. I was thinking the same thing... she's chilling hard
You two are the cutest couple! and the BEST parents to Mikko!
Thanks for this! He's an awesome man!
Probably an awesome Denstist. He recognized your daughters awesomeness & shell remember that.
What an Angel Baby youve got there!
Amazing parents, amazing daughter!!
What a trooper!!! Yay, Mikko and mom and dad, too!!!❤❤❤
I first saw your shorts and feel in love how much
Look at my babies! I’m so proud of y’all. Love you! ❤
What a fantastic dentist! I wish they all were like him when it come to our children. ❤
Mikko did an incredible job!!
He was PHENOMENAL!
Hi Precious and Chris thank u 4 sharing our social media neice Mikko with us..Your day 1 Texas Angie..You guys in Killeen I'm in Houston..🥰🥰
Sweet Mikko is very attentive ❤😂
I love her grocery shopping. Kids always take the smallest steps. Truely adorable 😄
Hang in there you two, your days will get better, and Mikko will also improve in so many ways, I believe in the power of prayer and you guys are always in my prayers, keep your heads to the sky, much love ❤
This was great information even for non autistic kids. We struggle with brushing our 2 yr olds teeth so it motivated me to get on top of it more
Great job Mikko💞
You have such a beautiful family. I love your videos and the way you share your life experiences with everyone. You have taught me a lot about raising a child with autism. Thank you so much and I pray nothing but the best for you and your family God bless ❤️
Great information 👍🏾I can't wait to take my daughter to her first dentist appointment.
My daughter sucked her thumb and her dentist made an appliance for her upper mouth. It was like a retainer made of metal she couldn’t suck her thumb and it straightened her teeth. She had it in for a few months and it was the best things we could’ve done to correct her teeth.
Mikko watches everything you guys do and your reactions ❤
Mikko is doing so well!! I was not doing this good at her age 🤭 So proud of her.
I love how she laughs with you guys.
She's such a sweetheart. She did so good at her dentist appointment.
This helped so much. Thank you guys for sharing.
Mikko sis so well!! He is a great dentist too!
Wow I love your new style of family vlogging. Mikko is such an adorable girl. Her laughter is so cuute.
She's a blessing ❤️❤️ We love you all so much.
Btw, Dr. Johnson is really cool
Mikko is wonderful. She is a great 2 yr old. My autistic child at that age was way different because I didn't know he was autistic and was always trying to get him better with his communication. She did better than the average 2yr old. She live those glasses.
Watching your videos brings me back to my childhood my brother was autistic didn't talk until he was 4 and always ran away alot like literally would find him by the train tracks with police manhunts at 6 years old pretty crazy lol but ya love watching my brother is now married with 2 kids life is truly amazing 💖
I brush my son's teeth as I KNOW he's not getting everything. I'm a stress case about not having the money to fix things my parents fixed for me. My parents spent a TON on my teeth. I'm so lucky. But, not endowed with the same insurance.
Very conscientious dentist and on point for your little Angel. ❤❤❤❤😊
God Bless You All Richly! You take such good care of one another! Love seeing this! ❤
Thank you for this!! This was so herpful for me I have 3 children around the same ageso this was absolutely wonderful!!!
I'm so proud of her such a big girl..
Ok, disappointed that y’all aren’t in N. Texas, but happy that you are in Texas! Little girl did a great job at the dentist!
Baby girl did really well. So proud of her ❣️❣️. I also go to Fusion Dental in my area. They are great!!!.
I just love ❤️ you all as a family and how you share yourselves with us so freely and openinly. Thank you for your courage ang vulnerability. Keep your love 1st and everything will continue to flow. 🙏🏾❤️😀💋🙏🏾
Thank you for sharing! So helpful!
I love your dentist! Looks like it was a great visit!
The Yoda/Grogu sweatshirt is so cute!
😊 That was awesome Gentle Family. Good information. Until next time, Love and Blessings ❤🙏🏽.
I love my baby 🍼 girl mikko. This year makes it 23 years I've been working with special needs kids it's the best