How To Help A Nervous Child Feel Better About The Dentist
We know and understand that many of our patients have strong feelings about visiting our office. Dental nervousness and anxiety are very real emotions for some of our adult patients. If our adult patients feel this way, imagine how some children feel when they visit the dentist, especially if they need a restorative treatment. We want to share some helpful tips on ways to help your young loved one feel comfortable before visiting our office for their treatment. Continue reading to learn more.
Help Your Child Have a Positive Dental Experience
If you are a parent or caregiver for a young child, you want what’s best for them. While honesty is always the best policy, there are times when adults can be too honest with children. One of those times is before a dental appointment in which a dental treatment is needed. If you share too much information, you can create a situation where the child becomes fearful before they even visit the office. We want to share some helpful tips to make the dental appointment a smooth process for all involved:
Don’t Transfer Your Fear
We know that we have patients who are fearful of the dentist. It is extremely important that you do not transfer your fear to your child or young loved one. Be sure to speak about the dentist and the office in a positive way. Please know that we have your child’s best interests at heart when we are recommending and performing a treatment.
Do Not Go Into Detail
It is best if you remain vague about the appointment and do not get into too much detail. You can explain a little bit about the reason for the visit, but by all means, do not mention anything about a needle or drill before the appointment. If your child has received vaccines from their pediatrician, they will immediately think of a negative experience when the word “needle” is mentioned.
If you have any questions about an upcoming treatment for your child, or need to schedule an appointment for yourself or a family member, be sure to contact our office located in Kewaskum, WI. We look forward to seeing you soon!
