Kendall, 

I'm glad to hear that I'm not the only one who experiences this kind of
difficulty, and thanks for providing a explanation, I believe I haven't ever
received a explanation on why I might have a gag reflex.  From a business
stand point, I realize having hospital privileges carries liability issues
which aren't cheap, but that's no excuse when somebody's health is the
concern.  They can't even do x-rays on me without putting me to sleep, but
they can clean my teeth with me awake, which is even sometimes difficult.  I
don't know what you have tried yourself, but have you had any luck with
taking pills to relax you during work?  

Thanks, 
Anthony 
Visit my website at www.anthonyarnold.net

-----Original Message-----
From: Cerebral Palsy List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
Kendall David Corbett
Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2006 2:40 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: dental question

Anthony,

The hyperactive gag reflex is something I've had my entire life, but I
always thought it was related to my hydrocephalus; several people I know
with hydro have hyperactive gag reflexes because of the way the pressure
influences the way their brain is situated in their skulls. =20

The problem of dentists with full hospital privileges is fairly common.

You may want to look for an oral surgeon who'd be willing to do general
dentistry in your case.  Oral surgeons generally have the necessary
hospital credentials for that.  That may make it easier to get insurance
to cover the treatment, too.

Kendall=20

An unreasonable man (but my wife says that's redundant!)

The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one
persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all
progress depends on the unreasonable man.

-George Bernard Shaw 1856-1950

-----Original Message-----
From: Anthony Arnold [mailto:[log in to unmask]]=20
Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2006 1:10 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: dental question

Friends,=20

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For sometime, I have wanted to throw out this question, but I have a gag
reflex, which causes the dentist to have to put me under for any dental
work, and I'm just wondering if this is common for adults with cerebral
palsy?  Another problem I'm experiencing due to the licensing for
dentists,
there are very few of them willing to travel to the OR to conduct work?
Has
anyone experienced this also? =20

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Thanks,=20

Anthony=20

Visit my website at  <http://www.anthonyarnold.net>
www.anthonyarnold.net

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