Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City
516-222-5100
Are you
preparing your child for their first dental visit? If so, there are a couple of
simple steps you should follow to ensure your child is ready for their first dental experience!
- Bring your child to a grown-up dental office to familiarize him/her with the sights and sounds of the office.
- Let your child sit in the dental chair and see the various tools and instruments the dentist will use to examine their teeth. Give your child the opportunity to ask any questions they may come up with when examining dental tools.
- Use clever, fun words to explain the dental process. For example, tell them their teeth are being “counted” rather than examined and “tickled” when they’re being cleaned.
- Talk to your children in a calm and relaxed tone when informing them of their dental visit.
- Answer any questions your children may have and as truthfully as possible.
- Never tell your child “It won’t hurt”. If something does end up causing them discomfort, it will make the process that much more difficult.
Do you have
any additional tips for pediatric dentistry first timers? Let us know on our
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