Many children experience anxiety or fear about going to the dentist. Going to the dentist can seem intimidating and uncomfortable, especially for young children. At Kids Dental Group, we are trained to deal with young people and are experienced in treating children that are fearful of the dentist. In our care, your child will feel as safe and comfortable as possible.
To ease your child’s next visit to the dentist, we suggest the following tips:
Don’t share your fears with your child
It’s no secret that children are easily influenced, especially by parents. Even with the best intentions, sharing your fear of the dentist with your child can cause them to carry those fears into their future appointments.
Be aware of your behaviour, attitude and language when around your kids before and after visiting the dentist. Children will pick up on your anxiety and nervousness, possibly ruining their dentist experience. Help your child have the most positive experience they can by inspiring positive images of the dentist. Teach your child that regular visits to the dentist are a normal part of everyone’s oral health routine, not something to be scared of.
Help your child warm up to the idea of visiting the dentist by playing a pretend dentist game. Allow your child to take on the role of the dentist and “check” your teeth using a mirror. Let them role-play by using a toothbrush and floss on their dolls or stuffed animals. This will allow them to get familiar with the process of visiting the dentist and become comfortable with routine procedures. Additionally, children will understand how they are expected to behave in the dentist’s chair.
Trust your Kids Dental Group pediatrician
Kids Dental Group staff have developed their own proven techniques to help your child get through a difficult experience. Allow your child to become comfortable around their pediatrician by encouraging them to listen closely and engage in conversation. We will gladly walk you and your child through every visit before beginning.
In case your child has complex or sensitive questions, allow your pediatrician to answer them. We know how to describe things to children in an approachable, non-threatening way using simple language.
There’s no need to fear, book your child’s visit to the pediatrician now.