3 Ways To Help Get Your Special Needs Child To The Dentist




New environments with lots of action, lights and commotion can be very difficult for any child, especially when they are facing a dental procedure that they may interpret to be painful. While it is critical for children to visit the dentist on a regular basis, it can be trying on your patience and you may feel like giving up. But there is a better solution. Here are three tips from Pediatric Dentist, Dr. Cameron Fuller that can make the visit easier.

Provide a supportive toy or blanket that can help them feel safe. If there is something that they hold onto when they are scared, this can be a great item for them to have close to them during the visit. When they have something that reminds them of home, it is easier for them to feel calm.

Dr. Fuller recommends, showing them videos or completing a social story that allows your child to know what is expected. A short video or story can help explain what is going to happen when they are at the dentist and help them prepare. It can also decrease the anxiety they may be feeling prior to the visit.

Have your child visit the dentist on a regular basis. If they only visit the dentist when they are experiencing pain, your child is missing out on positive opportunities to be in the dental chair. When their smile is healthy, visiting the dentist can be a routine visit that helps build a positive relationship between the child and their dentist.

Don’t let your child’s smile be riddled with decay because of the fight it takes to get them there, instead make them feel safe. Contact Dr. Fuller & his team today for more information.

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