- Posted on: Jan 15 2016
When it comes to your kids oral health, you have to stay on top of it. Children can suffer from tooth decay and other problems just like adults and if you don’t deal with those problems now, they will only get worse into adulthood. Many children do not look forward to going to the dentist and may even put up a fight over it. If you want your children to enjoy the dentist, keep these things in mind.
Let Your Child Choose
Don’t be afraid to visit several dentists before settling for one. Your child can then decide which dentist he or she likes best. Of course, you should make the final decision, but when your children feel like they have a say, they may feel better about going.
Read Reviews
Most dentists have online websites or at the very least a social page. Read the reviews on the website to see how other parents and children feel about each dentist and base your decision on those reviews.
Look Around The Office
Is the dentist’s office made for children to feel safe and comfortable? Are there pictures or colors that children may like? Does the lobby offer children’s books or magazines? These things matter to children and can make a difference in the way they feel about going to the dentist.
Talk To The Dentist
If you have a family dentist, have him or her talk to your children to find out what scares them or what they are nervous about. When the dentist explains procedures, they become less frightening to children.
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