The end of February is almost here and you have not made an appointment to visit us at Enchanted Forest Pediatric Dentistry?
Don’t worry, it is not the end of the world!! The goal of National Children’s Dental Health Month is to help kids develop good dental hygiene habits at an early age…. we always do that during your child’s regular dental visits.
If the reason for not coming to visit us (in February or ever) is because your child is scared, that is totally normal. Visiting the dentist, specially one that is not used to children, can be scary.
To keep your children from getting anxious, remember these tips:
- Visit a pediatric dentist (pedodontist) like Dr. Rojas. These specialists have had extra training to work with children.
- Don’t show your anxiety if you’re scared of the dentist yourself. Children will pick up on it and copy your behavior.
- Take them to the dentist regularly – once every 6 months. Children who only go to the dentist when there’s a problem will quickly start to associate being there with getting bad news about their teeth. Plus, frequent check-ups are the best way to catch problems before they become painful or need further treatment.
- Talk to your children. Once you know where the fears lie,they can be easier to deal with.
- You already know that a tired child can be a difficult child. See if you can schedule an appointment for the morning.