3 Tips To Laser Surgery With Your Infant:




1.     Don’t panic
      a. It is important that you trust your pediatric dentist. The more relaxed you are the more relaxed your child will be.  If you do not feel comfortable, find a dentist you can trust. If you’re nervous, your baby will feed off of this and become anxious as well.

2.     Ask questions
      a. "Don’t be afraid or embarrassed to ask questions" says Dr. Cameron Fuller. The more you know the better you will feel. Your child’s dentist should be happy to answer your questions. If they act annoyed, it may not be the right location for you. This can be scary if your child has never had any major surgeries before. Ask what to expect before, during and after the procedure to help ease your mind. Know the side effects and anything you should be aware of. Ask about the recovery time and what to watch for after the procedure.
     
3.     Follow the instructions of the dentist
             a.  After the procedure is completed you should be given a list of aftercare instructions. Pediatric dentist Dr. Fuller states, "it is important to not deviate from them." Decreasing the risk of infection and further complications are important. So, while it might seem silly to not give your child a hot dog, if the aftercare instructions say no food, stick to your guns and say no. It’ll save you heartache in the long run.

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