Young Teeth Need Proactive, not Reactive, Care
Young teeth get off to a great start when you bring your child to our office. We are a child friendly dentistry center that makes it a point to make children feel comfortable. We believe in educating children and parents, and in minimizing the fear factor associated with going to the dentists.
Starting off on the right foot can teach your child how to care for his or her young teeth and begin a lifetime of good dental habits. Even if your child has had a bad experience with the dentist, we can help overcome these experiences with a few easy steps.
On the day of your appointment, call us and get a clear picture of what is going to happen during the appointment. Share this information with your child before coming in. Do not leave mystery to work fear in a young imagination. Teeth are sensitive areas of the body, and your child needs to know that we will take the utmost care in examining, cleaning, and repairing them.
It is a good idea as well to tell us about any past dental history and all medical history you are aware of. We especially want to know if your child is afraid of the dentist and why. If he or she had a bad experience, we want to be sensitive and avoiding repeating any events that may trigger old memories.
If your child has never been to the dentist, we recommend you make an appointment with us before you notice any dental problems. This is the best way to start your child out on a path of dental care. Young teeth need examination and cleaning long before problems like cavities arise. If we can see your child before anything painful develops in his or her mouth, we can most likely prevent it. We can also give your child a first dental experience that is painless and fun, rather than scary and painful.
It is much easier to earn the trust of a child when there is no pain involved and only basic dental routines are followed. It sets the tone for a lifetime of proactive care rather than reactive countermeasures.
Starting off on the right foot can teach your child how to care for his or her young teeth and begin a lifetime of good dental habits. Even if your child has had a bad experience with the dentist, we can help overcome these experiences with a few easy steps.
On the day of your appointment, call us and get a clear picture of what is going to happen during the appointment. Share this information with your child before coming in. Do not leave mystery to work fear in a young imagination. Teeth are sensitive areas of the body, and your child needs to know that we will take the utmost care in examining, cleaning, and repairing them.
It is a good idea as well to tell us about any past dental history and all medical history you are aware of. We especially want to know if your child is afraid of the dentist and why. If he or she had a bad experience, we want to be sensitive and avoiding repeating any events that may trigger old memories.
If your child has never been to the dentist, we recommend you make an appointment with us before you notice any dental problems. This is the best way to start your child out on a path of dental care. Young teeth need examination and cleaning long before problems like cavities arise. If we can see your child before anything painful develops in his or her mouth, we can most likely prevent it. We can also give your child a first dental experience that is painless and fun, rather than scary and painful.
It is much easier to earn the trust of a child when there is no pain involved and only basic dental routines are followed. It sets the tone for a lifetime of proactive care rather than reactive countermeasures.
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