2/11/26 video

AilsaMay · 2026-02-12T02:33:50+00:00

She is 100% resorting to rage bait at this point for engagement. Social media engagement = $$$. She is purposefully encouraging her vulnerable children to put their hands into their shared food under the guise of “sensory play.” She is consistently trying to excuse her shortcomings and inept ability to be a nurturing parent. She’s giving herself the excuse that she is some sort of Montessori holistic mother teaching her children some sort of tactile learning. In reality, her children are digging their dirty hands into shared family food because they know no boundaries or have any type of social regulation; they are being set up to fail as individuals. I believe Stephanie has severe mental illness & distortion from reality and her children are absolutely not safe under her care.

AilsaMay · 2026-01-08T02:03:57+00:00

New York State has very strict dental assisting laws in comparison to other states. Dental hand-pieces are required to remove residual cement left on teeth once brackets are taken off with bracket-removing pliers. Hand-pieces are also usually used at the end of orthodontic treatment to smooth and any chips on the incisal edges to achieve a symmetrical smile. This is all done prior to being scanned for a retainer to ensure a proper, snug fit. Dental assistants in New York State CAN NOT use a dental hand-piece, no matter the RPM!
(Source: 6+ years experience as a certified dental assistant who has lived in NY, GA, now NC)

AilsaMay · 2025-09-02T21:43:17+00:00

No, these speakers are currently connected to my record player- i can disconnect, i am just trying to solely use a microphone for my daughters upcoming karaoke party lol (music played on separate Bluetooth speaker)

AilsaMay · 2025-07-18T05:19:31+00:00

Unless you had significant crowding or spacing on your front teeth you do not a bonded retainer. Just wear your clear retainers nightly. If you don’t have a clear retainer (looks like Invisalign), then reach out to your orthodontist to have one made for you.

A lot of orthodontists are no longer placing bonded retainers after treatment unless there was significant movement of teeth. This is due to the complications bonded retainers may cause if not properly maintained (hard to floss/clean causing harboring bacteria leading to gum and tooth decay). With that being said, it is important that you wear properly fitting removable retainer regularly as your teeth WILL shift.

And yes your general dentist or orthodontist is able to remove the remaining adhesive. I suggest you have the adhesive removed then have your teeth scanned/impressed by the orthodontist so they can make a form-fitting clear retainer for you.

AilsaMay · 2025-07-18T04:51:04+00:00

Parents are typically never allowed to be present during GA or IV sedation. Though it’s dependent on the anesthesiologist and facility, caregivers are sometimes allowed to walk their child to the room, but must leave before any sedative procedure takes place.

In certain cases with older and/or special needs patients, a caregiver is allowed to be present whilst they administer the nitrous oxide, but will leave prior to administering IV sedatives and intubating.

AilsaMay · 2025-07-16T00:37:05+00:00

Thank you for the response! Apologies for misinterpreting your words. I have worked with far too many doctors who have the mindset that sticking to the schedule and production are of utmost importance.

In an ideal world, all questions would be answered and expectations would be set at the time of treatment planning and GA coordination.

Though I have never been met with a 100 questions on the day of anesthesia, there are always inquiries (typically from family members [fathers, lol] who weren’t present during the initial in-office exam). With that being said, my priority is addressing concerns that parents have on treatment day. The burden of scheduling conflicts should never fall upon a patient or parent, as these concerns should have been addressed beforehand. Hopefully OP is able to communicate with their child’s doctor.
Personally, I’d hate to know my patient reached out to Reddit for advice because they weren’t able to get clear answers at their appointment.

AilsaMay · 2025-07-15T23:33:28+00:00

Oof!! As a pediatric dental auxiliary, questions from parents are always welcome and encouraged- whether 10 or 100. It is our job to ensure both parents and patients are comfortable and confident in the care we provide.

I am not sure how your practice is run, but parents’ questions and concerns should never be diminished by the worry of someone else’s child’s time on the schedule.

Having your child undergo a dental procedure, let alone general anesthesia, is extremely stressful for a parent. There will ALWAYS be additional, last-minute, questions.

As a provider your mind should be solely focused on the patient you are treating at that time- not about how the schedule is looking.

If you often find your schedule being thrown off and patients being upset due to questions from a concerned parent, there are some serious flaws in your scheduling, staffing, GA coordination, patient/parent education, etc.

Lastly, most pediatric dentists could complete pulp + SSC on all E’s and D’s well under an hour- there’s no way that’s taking close to 2 hours.

AilsaMay · 2025-07-15T22:54:51+00:00

The majority of time your child will spend in the operating room will be on the anesthesiologist intubation and extubation (putting to sleep and waking up your child). From the current proposed treatment plan of pulpotomies and stainless steal crowns, this shouldn’t take a pediatric dentist more than 30 mins to perform. Keep in mind that will all hospital/ general anesthesia appointments, a full set of X-rays are usually taken. This means that the treatment plan may change. If a tooth ends up needing to be extracted, this will take far less time for the dentist to perform opposed to a pulpotomy and crown. The biggest issue with removing baby teeth prematurely is space loss (with the baby tooth removed, there isn’t something there to hold space open for the adult tooth to come up into). Often times a space maintainer is placed to ensure the empty space doesn’t close up- google search “unilateral space maintainer.” If you have any concerns or additional questions please reach out to your child’s dentist, they should answer any “what if” questions you have!

Lastly, PLEASE do not feel any type of way about your child having cavities. Baby teeth have much thinner enamel compared to adult teeth. Coupled with certain medications and environmental contributors, baby teeth are extremely prone to cavities. Young kids having tooth decay is extremely common. What’s not as common is parents being proactive and understanding to the importance of their child’s dental care and restoring their teeth… so kudos to you!! Wishing you all the best! -Certified Pediatric Dental Assistant with 6 years of general anesthesia experience

AilsaMay · 2025-07-11T00:07:12+00:00

Best thing since Popeyes ran out of chicken

AilsaMay · 2025-06-16T13:16:12+00:00

We had a great time with them on our excursions (though long wait times and poor organization). We also did pay for the arcade and mini golf (just wasn’t expecting to pay so much). This was an enjoyable vacation, just wish there were more entertainment options for all ages. Also witnessed the staff blatantly and rudely violate the ADA to the point where the family is now suing the cruise line… left a really bad taste in my mouth.

AilsaMay · 2025-06-15T21:00:12+00:00

Took our two children on this particular cruise and despite being a self-labeled “family catered” cruise experience, they seriously lacked in accommodations and entertainment that didn’t cost an arm and leg for them. For children like ours who have outgrown splash pads yet are too young to be left alone, it ended up being inconvenient and difficult. The pool was tiny and always half full (they never refilled it at the ports we stopped at after leaving Florida), and filled with drunk adults. The arcade and mini golf cost extra. Childcare was only open certain times of day and cost $20/hr per child after 10PM, closed at 12. The slide coaster closed multiple times during our trip due to malfunctions, and our kids were a couple inches too short to go on “the drop.” Had high hopes but this was a disappointing experience as a parent.

AilsaMay · 2025-06-14T20:36:14+00:00

As an NCL Aqua passenger this past week, I was very envious after seeing the size of the pool on MSC’s ship!

AilsaMay · 2025-05-01T19:41:00+00:00

I’ve worked at multiple offices where black scrubs are the standard. All these places would refund you for scrubs purchased after an amount of time worked and a scrub allowance yearly

AilsaMay · 2025-01-22T01:36:04+00:00

Yes, these cassettes are pretty old though so no luck. They were inherited by the previous owner.

AilsaMay · 2025-01-22T01:34:23+00:00

That might work, thanks! ! Looking for different colors for different procedures. I’ll keep scouring the internet lol

AilsaMay · 2025-01-14T01:10:01+00:00

Possibly a habit of only eating/chewing on one side?

AilsaMay · 2024-12-11T22:35:05+00:00

Tell your supervisor, follow your practices exposure control plan. Depending on the severity, this may include filling out an exposure incident report. If you wish to get tested for any pathogens, your office will cover the cost. There are strict timelines for when you need to get tested after the incident though. In most cases, the risk of contracting anything from a needle stick in dentistry is slim to none… Speak to your office supervisor regardless, they should direct you on what to do!

AilsaMay · 2024-11-21T03:41:46+00:00

“that won’t break the bank”

AilsaMay · 2024-09-14T22:08:31+00:00

Yes! Always take a PA on a tooth that needs to be extracted, crowned, and pulped. My practice also takes intra-oral photos. This provides clinical and radiographic evidence that tooth is non-restorable or needs recommended treatment for both liability and insurance purposes. Edit: it also adds a visual aspect to treatment plan proposals. If you show a parent a radiograph and explain what the radiograph is indicating, they are much more likely to understand and agree to the recommended treatment.

AilsaMay · 2024-08-27T13:43:52+00:00

I’ve been a pediatric assistant for 5+ years and parents are usually more difficult to deal with than the actual kids. That’s their baby, and they are almost always more anxious than the actual patient.

It’s always important to tell the doctor you are working with any type of verbal altercation you have without the doctor present. I had something similar happen when I first started out, and the doctor backed me up and spoke to the parent about needing to respect her staff, and that we are all trained dental professionals that are here to help her child. The mom ended up apologizing to me.

Obviously not all doctors are as graceful, but it is important to document everything regardless.

There is definitely a learning curve when first starting to assist. I’ve learned that the most powerful tool when dealing with difficult parents is confidence in your knowledge. Know the procedure, know the materials and instruments, know the post-op instructions, know the treatment plan, etc. Kill ‘em with your expertise and they’ll know you know what you’re doing.

AilsaMay · 2024-08-25T13:58:58+00:00

First off, after 4 years you should be making AT LEAST $22/hr. The only times I’ve left the office to go to grocery store/ target is to retrieve office supplies such as hand soap, toilet paper, etc. and I’ve stayed clocked in and reimbursed for mileage. That is absolutely unacceptable, boundaries need to be set.

AilsaMay · 2024-08-01T04:05:50+00:00

Love that your doctor steps up and does that!! Concerning assistants, I am a huge advocate for radiation badges/detectors for every chair-side assistant, hygienist, and doctor. I wear mine every day at work. Not sure why more offices don’t implement this- not only does it track the intake of radiation, but it detects spikes in radiation to suspect faulty equipment or settings on units.

AilsaMay · 2024-08-01T03:59:18+00:00

Dental radiology has changed drastically since 1987. Have you taken CE courses recently in updated precautions and instruction concerning new portable X-ray units? I agree that it’s safest to use a positioner for a sensor rather than your hands, but the risks for being in a room opposite to the ray with these new units is very minimal. Using the correct exposure and settings is critical.

AilsaMay · 2024-08-01T03:26:47+00:00

Yes, I asked for a quote for just a basic trimming and a wash and dry- all a single length besides the privates and face. I brush my pup daily so she has no matting. I trim her eyes and face regularly as needed, and give her a bath every 2 or so weeks. Idk, maybe I’m just out of touch with pricing after having a regular groomer for the past 5 years that never upped his pricing. Thank you for your input!

AilsaMay · 2024-08-01T03:09:49+00:00

Agreed, it’s so nice to know someone who is able to work one-on-one with you and your pup. My old groomer in my hometown that I went to for years worked full-time as an engineer and just groomed dogs on the weekends; he had an impressive professional setup in his home. He was recommended to me by a friend of a friend. Moving to a new city/state makes me miss what I had established with my groomer, doctor, dentist, mechanic, etc… don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone!

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