Good morning, i just moved to america and don't have a doctor yet. my son is autistic and needs dental work,but i've read stories that general anesthesia can send the autistic into a serious regression. is there truth to this? any other options? thxs?

One thing to learn in American is to not consult Dr. Google or quote what you have read on internet. I would rely on going to pubmed.gov and looking up the research or getting a subscription to uptodate.com for the best and most up to date information about all medical issues. Will save you time and maybe even someones life. I cannot think how getting anesthesia would causes serious regression.

Seek a special needs dentist. General anesthesia is not always needed. Nitrous oxide[laughing gas]could be used or valium if medical doctor agrees with any of these methods.