I did not think to look at the product ingredients, a grieving Altramirano said in aninterviewwithAllergic Living. She was just excited to have her special toothpaste. Contrary to what everyones telling me, I feel like I failed her!
On the evening of April 4, Saldate brushed her teeth for the first time with her new toothpaste, with her 15-year-old sister in the bathroom. According to the sister, Saldate immediately began crying and ran to her mother for help.
She said, I think Im having an allergic reaction to the toothpaste, and her lips were already blue, Altamirano said. I picked her up and put her on my bed. I ran to the living room, told my daughter Call 911! and I grabbed the EpiPen.
She was my sunshine, she was the light of my life, Altamirano said. In the midst of their tragedy, Altamirano is encouraging parents to never stop checking labels when they have a child with food allergies.
Read everything. Dont get comfortable, just because youve been managing for several years, she said. You cant get comfortable or be embarrassed or afraid to ask and ensure that ingredients are OK. Be that advocate for your child.
Her family implores those who are aware to share their knowledge and to inform those who are unfamiliar with anaphylaxis of the seriousness of this condition. They hope that in sharing her story, families, caregivers, school staff, and people in general will take this condition more seriously and that all items will be checked for ingredients, even those that may seem irrelevant.
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Rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 459 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestCarla Smith
a year ago
Too crazy busy, never even saw the dentist. The hygeinist was very rude and didn't explain anything to me. It was complete madness and i do not ever suggest this place. It was just a horrible experience.
Tieler Simmons
a year ago
This dental clinic is terrible. They mislead my wife into consenting to more dental work than was needed, both terrifying my son, and tramatizing my wife's first experience taking her first child to the dentist. They refuse to allow the parent back with the child during treatment and somehow managed to either drug my son or force him to hold still while they done 4 unneeded caps on his teeth. When my wife tried ti ask questions to the secretary about the procedure and visit she went back and got the nurses who came out rude as could be and accused my wife of screaming at the receptionist. I wouldn't take my dog there.
Bre Williams
2 years ago
The best Dental office in Jonesboro for children! Lindsey is who we had the pleasure of working with today and she's very patient and informative!
misty nelson
2 years ago
Love the dentist but the office kept calling to reschedule my sons appointment because of reasons I have no idea of and then when I needed to get him asap they said it would be like 4 months until they could see him and this is after I have already spent a ton of money there! So, not very satisfied with them and looking for a new pediatric dentist! Also, every time I would call the office they had no idea about his upcoming appointments which was very concerning to me!
Katelyn Hall
2 years ago
My son was in a lot of pain when I brought him in. Everyone was very nice and the Dr was very informative as well! Didn't have to wait long at all! They did same day service for my son as well!even tho my son has very high anxiety they were patient with us ! I would highly recommend them! Will be going back!
brandi varner
2 years ago
Absolutely TOP NOTCH!! Long story as to how we ended up here, but I'm so thankful we did. Dr. Harris and her staff are amazing. They are very thorough, and explain everything about procedures in great detail. Dr. Harris is very friendly, and addresses all concerns you may have about your childs care. You can't go wrong with this clinic!!
Natallie Jemmott
2 years ago
This is Donisha Quinones, I take my son here and they do really well with him although he is hyperactive and afraid of the Dentist they are very patient with him!
Joey Ward
2 years ago
I really hate leaving reviews, especially bad reviews but here it goes. The "too long didn't read" version is 1. Very long wait for an early morning appointment 2. Never once saw the dentist while we were there so had no clear understanding of the procedure or it's success Our one year old had an appointment for a lingual filling, just sealant. 1. They make you pay (or at least made us pay) before going back which felt weird because I'm 32 and have always paid after or just get a bill in the mail, but whatever. Maybe they've been stiffed before so it's just their policy. 2. We got there early to a morning appointment because there was sedation medicine to be given that took 30 minutes to work and we waited 1.5 hours before even getting the medicine so a 15 minute procedure took 2 hours of waiting. 3. The tech says she's ready to take our kid back and that we could wait outside. We shared that we assumed we would go back with our one year old and we're told no because it's "sterile" but no one had told us that before the appointment or the morning of so we were caught completely blindsided by that. 4. Our baby comes out 15 minutes later completely hysterical and sad, clearly super upset and all the tech said was it went well and yeah you know she's upset but we were working on her mouth (the reason we assumed we'd go back with her to help her know it's okay) 5. We never spoke to or saw the dentist the whol time we were there before or after the procedure.
Tyler Kane
2 years ago
My son has severe anxiety and people touching his face is one of the things that he struggles with. The staff here are some of the only people he will let near his face because they explain to him every little detail of what they're doing and how their tools operate up to the sensation it will cause. It's a breathe of relief as a mom knowing that I can bring him in there and he won't be anxious.
Brittany King
2 years ago
Best dentist around town! Always so nice and caring to my girls. Dentist office is always so clean and beautiful art work! Wouldn't take my kids anywhere else
Dreama Mahan
2 years ago
Wonderful people, an a wonderful place to take your children. Dr. Harris is the greatest, so loving and compassionate. My kids absolutely love her an they aren't afraid to go to the dentist.
Shakita
2 years ago
My daughter had a wonderful time first experience with not only Dr. Harris but her wonderful staff. She come from another dental clinic but I wanted her to feel more comfortable and to be able to experience a kid visual in her new dental home. She had no problem cooperating and was even excited to see her permanent teeth on the X-Ray!! The staff is beyond great. Thank you again CDC!! Update: my daughter had to get a tooth pulled a couple weeks ago and Doc made it look soooo easy. I was fortunate enough to have a video on the Facebook page and without medication, my big girl didn't flinch. Thank you Dr. Harris. My baby enjoys her time at CDC!!!
Tyra Howell
2 years ago
Children's Dental Clinic is not your ordinary dental clinic. They're more of a dentistry FAMILY. Every visit is such a patient and educational one! They actually want to educate you. Everyone is always so bubbly! This picture is of my oldest daughter and Dr. Harris, OUR family dentist. They're so willing to do whatever it takes to satisfy the children's needs and that's so important for interacting with ANY child! I love how I've been so educated as a patient, under the same care. They have inspired me to pursue dentistry as a career
Courtney Murphy
2 years ago
Dr Harris is so kind and takes pride in what she does. The dental staff is nice as well
Melissa Sennett
2 years ago
This place is great with kids, we love the Doctor and the nurses they are very kind and caring.
Devon Wagner
2 years ago
The best of the best in dentistry!
Monica Wiley
2 years ago
These wonderful people are the best and make the little ones feel super comfortable during what can sometimes be a scary experience.
Chasity Brown
2 years ago
My son loves Dr Harris and her staff. Best children's dentist I've ever been to!
Lesa Medley
2 years ago
Such wonderful staff
Danyell
2 years ago
All three of my kids go here, and they all have had an amazing experience! They are so patient with them, they explain everything they are going to be doing really well, and there is such a positive, friendly, bubbly atmosphere when we are there! We couldn't ask for a better dentist than Dr. Misee! Added bonus the kids always get to pick what show they want to watch during their visit, the waiting is spacious, and the place is always super clean! A picture of my youngest below waiting to be seen, it's so nice for them to actually enjoy going to the dentist!!!
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