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Wednesday, August 3, 2016

The Do’s and Don’ts to Remember when Visiting a Pediatric Dentist


A visit to the dentist can be scary for kids. Sitting in an armchair surrounded by unfamiliar tools and machines while having a stranger take a look inside their mouth can make children uncomfortable. Given this, it’s your responsibility as a parent to understand pediatric dentistry and how to introduce it into your child’s life without drawing fear.

Don’t Give Complicated Details

Children ask a lot of questions, but try your best to keep dental details as simple as possible. Explain to them clearly why they need to go to the dentist and how it will help them grow stronger and healthier teeth.

However, avoid discussing dental procedures in detail as this might confuse and even scare them. Also, don’t promise them that everything will be okay, because if it turns out that they need treatment, they will no longer trust you and the dentist.
https://www.charleston-smiles.com/info-articles/the-dos-and-donts-to-remember-when-visiting-a-pediatric-dentist/

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