Has anyone's child had teeth out under a GA?

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I've agreed for my daughter, aged 7, to have surgery to remove some decaying teeth. She has sensory issues and really struggles with brushing and the dentist so this is our last option really. However, I'm terrified. Really, really scared. I would never choose for her to have teeth out in this way, it's a last resort and I don't know if I should just wait a bit longer to see if she gets any better at the dentist. I've just found a really good one who is very patient and understanding but her surgery is meant to be in 2 weeks time and I'm having a major wobble. I'm so scared of her having the GA. The fear is so intense it's making me want to cancel it but then I'm also worried about potential abscesses etc. I don't know what to do for best. 😢

My daughter was a baby and had been having a terrible time. She fought the mask and had to be held down until it worked. It was quite disturbing and I have never forgotten. I know there was no choice. As I said next time was much better because I made it a game by putting in my face first then letting her have a go and the gas was turned on and she fell unconscious peacefully.

Don't worry about the mask OP. Unlike a baby, a 7 year old is old enough to know what's going on so won't be afraid. My DS was absolutely fine, he found the whole experience a bit of an adventure. The hospital allowed me to be in the room with him until the GA took effect and everyone was very kind to him.
With 6 or 7 teeth to remove it really is the best choice for your DD. Without the GA she might find the experience more distressing I think.

Thanks for the reassurance everyone, it's really helping. I keep re reading when I start to feel anxious. It's the first time she's ever had to have a GA so the anxiety is high but I am also able to rationalise somewhat. I'm sure it will all go well and she'll be fine.

Just to update, she is fine, although it has been a very difficult day. She wouldn't let them do the canula or the mask so she had to have a sedative medication that made her drowsy so they could then do the mask, then the ga. She ended up having more teeth out than expected as they found more decay after removing the planned ones. She had a really hard time waking up from the GA and coping with the feeling in her mouth and was crying for hours. Still, her sore teeth are now gone and hopefully she won't have any more problems.

Thank you for the update.
So glad to hear you're through it now. I'm sorry it was difficult, but at least it's all done and over with now. Hope she recovers well over the next few days.
You must be exhausted at this stage OP 💐