919-682-5327 Many patients are afraid of the dentist, including children. If you have a child that is afraid of the dentist, you can experience several unpleasant experiences. Fortunately, there are things you can do to help your child have a more enjoyable experience. Please keep reading if you are interested in learning more.
- It may be helpful to make an appointment for yourself when your little one visits an appointment, or to schedule an appointment for other children as well. Your kids could find comfort in seeing members of their family go through the experience, or from having their family cheering them on.
- If your child has questions about what to expect, we recommend giving straightforward, simple answers. Please do not try to answer more complex questions. Your child’s dentist will be trained to answer questions without being threatening. Also, please avoid words such as “hurt” and “shot”.
- Try teaching your little ones about how important strong teeth are. This will help your child understand why their appointment is important. We also recommend telling your child that a dentist is a friendly doctor who tries to help them keep their smile healthy.
Please feel free to contact us soon if you are interested in learning more about how you can help your child alleviate their fear of visiting the dentist.