The background: a brave kid who dreads dental sounds
A family sought help for a child with sensory sensitivities who needed several restorations and one deep lesion nearing the nerve. The parent’s first question was practical: “Who is one big dentist Shrewsbury who can handle everything—gently?” Dr. Rizwan Baig mapped a plan that emphasized predictability, control, and comfort.
Desensitization before drills
The first visit focused on curiosity, not procedures: touching a mirror, hearing the “tooth dryer,” trying the chair controls, practicing the hand-raise stop signal. The second visit used nitrous oxide (with full consent) and noise-reducing headphones. Only then did treatment begin.
Fixing many small problems before they become big
Dr. Baig restored early cavities with conservative, tooth-colored fillings using rubber dam isolation so moisture and taste didn’t overwhelm the child. A deeper lesion on a lower molar received a stepwise caries removal approach with a calming liner—designed to preserve vitality and avoid a full root canal.
When crowns help anxious kids
A preformed crown on a heavily decayed baby molar turned a long, technically fussy filling into a quick, predictable appointment. The tooth got lasting protection; the child got a shorter visit with fewer sensations to process.
Coaching that works at home
Dr. Baig gave the family a simple playbook: small, frequent brushes with a mild paste; a floss holder the child could control; and water after snacks. He reframed success as a streak—“We’re going for 7 easy wins this week”—which turned home care into a game.
Follow-ups without friction
Shorter, earlier-day appointments, the same room, and the same assistant made the experience familiar. Each review celebrated a specific win (“Today we tried the suction for five seconds!”), building confidence visit by visit.
The result: healthy teeth and a proud kid
All planned restorations were completed with zero meltdowns and minimal numbing doses. The child now walks in smiling—and sometimes asks to “drive” the chair. For families who consider complex pediatric needs as one big Shrewsbury case, a relationship-first approach makes comprehensive care possible.
