First Dental Visit for Your Child

You know that visiting the dentist is not a particularly scary experience. However, many children may fear their first visit in part due to the unknown. Our expert in pediatric dentistry in North Hollywood will make your child's first visit as comfortable as possible. However, there are a few things you can do at home to prepare your child for his or her first dental examination.

First of all, it is important to place the focus on the benefits your child will get from visiting the dentist. This can include a good smile and healthy teeth and gums. You may also wish to explain that these checkups can help prevent the risk of more serious problems in the future. Do not make a big deal out of it and keep the tone matter-of-fact and conversational.

You may wish to avoid using certain descriptive words that can bring images of pain or discomfort. There is also no need to explain some of the scarier equipment including needles and drills that are present in the dentist office when preparing children for their first appointment. Try to keep any descriptions calm and pleasant sounding. Stick to the tools used in a basic exam.

You can also let your child watch you getting a dental exam before their own exam takes place. Our North Hollywood dentist can help you to show your child that the dentist is there to help people and that there is no reason to fear.

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