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Many adults view their dentist's office as a source of anxiety, so it should come as no surprise to learn that children often find the dentist scary as well. Good dental care is essential when it comes to maintaining a child's oral health, so it is important to help you child learn to love the dentist.
Here are three simple tips that you can use to prepare your child for their first dental visit.
1. Begin by scheduling a "getting to know you" appointment.
Children often feel most comfortable with adults they know and trust, so taking the time to allow your child to establish a relationship with their dentist prior to an examination can be beneficial. Experts suggest that children should begin seeing a dentist no later than six months after cutting their first tooth, which is before the first birthday for many children.
To ease your child's fear of the dentist, schedule a "getting to know you" appointment as soon as you see your child's first tooth. Allowing your child to become acquainted with the dentist in a non-threatening situation will make their first dental exam more tolerable.
2. Only schedule your child's visit with a pediatric dentist.
Many people believe that all dentists are created equal, but this simply isn't true. When it comes to providing dental care for your child, you should only place your trust in the hands of a pediatric dentist. These dental professionals have completed an additional two years of training, and specialize in child dental care.
The additional experience that pediatric dentists acquire makes them adept at completing oral examinations while keeping a child calm and happy. This can help to alleviate the trauma many children experience during their first dental visit.
3. Stay calm throughout the dental visit.
Researchers have documented the fact that a parent's stress level can have an effect on their child's state of mind. Although it can be scary for a parent to see their child sitting in a dentist's chair, remaining calm throughout the appointment is the best thing you can do.
When you keep your own anxiety in check you help your child to feel more comfortable. Reducing your own anxiety level is one easy way to help prepare your child for their first dental visit.
Proper preparation is key when it comes to helping your child avoid developing a fear of the dentist. By taking the time to schedule a meet-and-greet with a pediatric dentist prior to your child's scheduled appointment, and staying calm when the appointment date arrives, you can prepare your child to begin their journey toward oral health without fear.
Share22 November 2014
