Preparing For Your Child’s First Visit To The Dentist
It’s best to schedule your first appointment early, before any problems are evident. This helps ensure that your child’s first visit is a positive experience. When you call the office, try to schedule the appointment at a time of day when your child is most cooperative and agreeable. In other words, avoid nap time!
Work on keeping your own anxiety about the dentist at bay. Let your child see you be calm and positive, and they are more likely to be the same. Be careful not to make going to the dentist a threat. {“If you eat too much candy you’ll have to get shots from the dentist!”} You always want your child to feel happy about going to the dentist!
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