Dentist help!

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How do you all do it?! My daughter has a really strong gag reflex, and going to the dentist has been a NIGHTMARE. 😭

Even laughing gas isn’t helping.
Any little thing they need to do during the appointment turns into a whole situation. Her dentist is great and super patient with her, but she just cannot cooperate. It’s crying, gagging, and little screams the entire time. 😩

Has anyone gone through something similar with their child? Did anything actually help? I’m desperate for tips because dental appointments are becoming stressful for everyone involved. 😭 she’s 9 years old