First dental visit – How to Make it Pleasant For Your Child
At Derna Dental Clinic we come across many children who have learnt from their parents that a dental visit is something to be very scared about because of the various complicated and painful treatments that they might get. It is in the best interests of your child that you make his or her first visit to the dentist a very positive experience so that your child does not carry back any irrational but lasting fears about all sorts of dental treatments.
Since children pick up all their cues from their parents, it is very essential that your child sees first hand that there is nothing to be afraid of in a dentist’s clinic. The only way that you can achieve this is to take your child along when you undergo certain dental procedures. Needless to say, you should always ensure that these procedures are relatively light, dental scaling for example, rather than an extraction so that the child sees that the treatments are not painful. If it is possible you should also get your dentist to talk to your child during this visit so that your little one realizes that dentists are regular people who do not go about hurting others.
There are many books on the subject of children getting dental treatment. You should buy these books in advance and permit your child to leaf through them so that your child is better acquainted with what is going to happen in the clinic. It also helps if you buy your child a new toy or book just before the dental visit so that he or she is fully engrossed in it and is more likely to ignore the inconveniences and fear associated with a dental procedure.
Another thing that you should do is try to build a relationship with a fully qualified pediatric dentist. A pediatric dentist knows about various problems that children suffer from and will also have the appropriate tunes and tricks that help reduce the levels of discomfort that children may suffer from. Dr. Ben Khaial, who works out of his clinic in Surrey, BC, has a lot of experience dealing with little children and will help them understand the necessity of observing proper oral hygiene.
You should also select a good clinic that maintains a very attractive and kid friendly décor. A clinic that has a lot of indoor plants or a goldfish bowl is more successful at calming patients down rather than a regular looking place that does not attempt to make the surroundings softer and friendlier.
The first dental visit of your child is a very momentous event and you should ensure that you only select a clinic that can make it a positive experience. This will go a long way to ensuring that your child never fears dentists even as an adult. Contact our dental office today!