How to Prepare Your Child for their First Dental Visit

As a parent, you want to choose a pediatric dentist that will make your child comfortable. If a child already knows what to expect during their first dental visit, it will make the process easier and they have a better chance of not experiencing any dental anxiety. Often times parents try to keep it a secret that their child will be going to the dentist which makes children feel that going to the dentist isn’t good. Make sure you bring your child to a dentist who specializes in pediatric dentistry.

Introducing Children’s Dentistry

Introduce your child to pediatric teeth cleaning as soon as possible. Taking your baby to see a children’s dentist as soon as their first tooth erupts and bring them every six months after that will show them that this is a normal routine. An early pediatric dental cleaning will be able to prevent the start of any tooth decay and help to avoid dental problems later in life.

Protect your Child’s Teeth at Home

Your child will be more comfortable having their teeth and gums touched if you are touching and cleaning them at home. This can include wiping down their gums with a washcloth, having them hold onto toothbrushes, opening their mouth, and help your child brush their teeth regularly once they have teeth.

Use Proper Timing

Be sure to bring your child into their first dental cleaning at a time when they are normally in a good mood and well rested. Children have different patterns of cranky behavior throughout the day and no one knows this better than you.

Keep it Positive

Make sure when you are talking about pediatric dentistry services you keep it positive and light. Treat the appointment as something simple and part of a normal routine. If your child is feeling uneasy you can bring them their favorite toy or stuffed animal.

Do you want to bring your child to the best children’s dentist? Bring your child into All Pro Dental. We specialize in children’s dentistry and are happy to go the extra mile to make sure that your child knows what to expect when they come to see us. To make an appointment for your child’s pediatric dental cleaning, you can call us at (781) 853 – 0111 or contact us directly on our website.