FIRST DENTAL VISITS FOR KIDS

Dental visits do NOT have to be a scary or tearful experiences. Children are clean slates and their first dental visit MUST be a good one as it will set the tone for their future visits and attitude towards the dentist and dentistry.

A COUPLE OF TIPS:

1. Please do not bring your child only once they have pain. Their first visit should be from ages 4 or 5 depending on your child and their maturity.

2. Please do NOT threaten your child with the dentist or a dental injection – it makes your dentist’s job VERY difficult!

3. Prepare your child – There are numerous social media portals to help you prepare your child for their first visit. Cartoon characters simulate dental visits and being a dentist into a game which makes it a fun experience. The better prepared and informed your child is before their first visit, the more comfortable they will be.

4. Keep it sweet and short – depending on your child’s age and the presence of anxiety – only expect a dental check and cleaning at the first visit UNLESS they have pain. By gently introducing your child into the dental environment will help create a comfortable and safe environment resulting in a happy and co-operative little patient.