Three Ways To Prevent My Child From Disliking The Dentist?
The dentist should not be the place you take your kids only when they are in pain or having trouble with their teeth. It is really important to develop a positive relationship with the dentist prior to any problems. 1. Get them in early - when young and before they are in pain or are suffering from decay. "If they only go to the dentist when they are already in pain, then the dentist becomes a negative experience instead of the positive one, states pediatric dentist Dr. Cameron Fuller ." If they only visit when they are in pain they will begin to associate the dentist with pain instead of a place that supports them and helps keep their teeth healthy. 2. Have them seen often; developing a healthy relationship of trust so that when treatment needs are necessary, they do not have anxiety. While you are developing the relationship between the dentist and your child, visit on a regular basis. Dr. Fuller states, "they should start by seeing t...