Are they going to do this in more than one visit?
And the 2nd opinion Dr. agreed there were 8 cavities?
Our DD (4.5 at the time) had 3 cavities. I opted to just do novacaine-I did not want her sedated.
I also told her what was going to happen (not that it was a shot) but that there would be a pinch and then her mouth would feel funny and then the drill feels bumpy. Not fun-but not horrible if you know what is going to happen.
I wish you knew my kid...I panicked and prayed about both (done in 2 visits) appts. for weeks. She did awesome.
She was a little uncomfortable, but I was the one who cried.
Our dentist was great w/ her and she loved that.
If they won't let you back there w/ him-run and don't look back.
We took her to Build a Bear afterwards...that was a great incentive for her. :)