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If we go he will need to be transferred from his wheel chair to a dental exam chair which would trigger the falling backwards dizziness. This situation might prevent examination and cause him to become agitated and upset, or sick.

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I recommend calling the dentist's office. They may have a system in place to assist him. They can give you a recommendation based on his age, other issues, how they may assist or take care of him, or even recommend cancelling it.
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If he isn't having major dental issues then I would cancel.  Just one more stress the both of you don't need.  Just brush his teeth twice a day and if he'll spit out and not swallow, use mouthwash.  Mom doesn't know to spit so we're using Toms All Natural Kids toothpaste w/o fluoride .  No issues if she swallows.  Wishing you the best.
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Call the dentist office. Mine was very accommodating, put her in a larger room and she was able to be examined in her wheelchair.
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If the dentist not willing to do it in a wheelchair, then I wouldn't bother. Especially if u are looking at a 6 month exam and prior visits there have been no problems. If u do go, I would opt out of xrays. The hygienist can find cavities and will bring them to the dentists attn. If small, I would just have them watched. If the visit doesn't go well, depending on age, I wouldn't do it again.
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