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Our
office, as well as the American Academy of Pediatric
Dentistry, recommends that your child visit the dentist
by his/her 1st birthday. You can make the first visit to
the dentist enjoyable and positive. Your child should be
informed of the visit and told that the dentist and
their staff will explain all procedures and answer any
questions. The less to-do concerning the visit, the
better.
It is best
if you refrain from using words around your child that
might cause unnecessary fear, such as "needle", "shot",
"pull", "drill" or "hurt". The office makes a practice
of using words that convey the same message, but are
pleasant and non-frightening to the child.
If your child is over the age of 3, we ask that you
allow them to accompany our staff through the dental
experience. We are all highly experienced in helping
children overcome anxiety. Separation anxiety is not
uncommon in children, so please try not to be concerned
if your child exhibits some negative behavior. This is
normal and will soon diminish. Studies and experience
have shown that most children over the age of 3 react
more positively when permitted to experience the dental
visit on their own and in an environment designed for
children.
We strive
to make each and every visit to our office a fun one!
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