Dentist fear led girl to starve
source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/cornwall/7893485.stm
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A girl who starved to death after having eight teeth removed had a deep fear of dentists which went unnoticed by authorities, a coroner has said.
Sophie Waller, of St Dennis, Cornwall, died in December 2005 of renal failure caused by starvation and dehydration.
She suffered an apparent extreme dental phobia and refused to eat, sleep or drink after her milk teeth came loose.
She underwent an operation in hospital to remove the teeth but this failed to cure the problem, the hearing was told.
Sophie's parents, Richard and Janet Waller, told the inquest at Truro City Hall she had been scared of dentists and had refused to eat or talk when a milk tooth became loose.
Sophie Waller, of St Dennis, Cornwall, died in December 2005 of renal failure caused by starvation and dehydration.
She suffered an apparent extreme dental phobia and refused to eat, sleep or drink after her milk teeth came loose.
She underwent an operation in hospital to remove the teeth but this failed to cure the problem, the hearing was told.
Sophie's parents, Richard and Janet Waller, told the inquest at Truro City Hall she had been scared of dentists and had refused to eat or talk when a milk tooth became loose.
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wilmo1975
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How heart breaking! I can't imagine lossing a child much less having one starve themselves to death!
- 3 years ago
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wilmo1975
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aerie
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I call poor parenting. Why does a kid her age need 8! teeth pulled before they're ready? They have to be pulled for abcesses and decay which starts with lazy parents.
She had a serious phobia. Precious girl.
- 3 years ago
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aerie
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lj111
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very sad and touching post.
- 3 years ago
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lj111
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ras_menelik
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my current teeth condition due to needle phobia had no idea what laughing gas was til 4 years ago
- 3 years ago
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ras_menelik
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pjacobs51
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Wow, I thought I had a deep fear of dentists. Nothing a 10mg Valium won't cure though.
- 3 years ago
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pjacobs51
