- When should my child first see a dentist? |
- How often should my child or I see the dentist |
- At what age should my child first see a dentist?
- How should I prepare my child for their first visit? |
- What is your procedure with a child? |
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You play an important role in preparing your child for his first visit to us. The first visits to the dentist may be the most important in your child's life so we ask that you help by reinforcing our role as a "tooth doctor" who works to keep teeth healthy and happy. Be relaxed and at ease with your child. Any anxiety on your part will be sensed by your child. Tell your child that we will "count" and "take pictures" of his teeth, and then talk afterwards about it. Don't over do it! Don't use words that may create fear in your child such as "hurt, shot, drill, X-ray, or needle". Don't relate any negative experiences you may have had as a child, and don`t let other people tell your child stories that may provoke fear.
We are specially trained to handle children and have been doing so for over 20 years. We know how to make the experience pleasant for the child. Rest assured we will treat your child as gently as we would treat our own.