Oral hygiene becomes a necessity as soon as a person’s first tooth erupts, and at Vista Dental in Medicine Hat, we provide preventive care to patients of all ages. But while dental check-ups should be a normal part of every child’s life, children do often develop anxiety about their visits. If you’re a frustrated parent whose child is afraid of a teeth cleaning, read on.
When children develop anxiety, they’re often picking it up from their parents. Every parent should be honest with themselves about whether visiting the dentist is something they are comfortable with, and if not, it may be better for someone else to accompany the child. Children also do better when they are with an older sibling or friend they can see go first, and many parents find it’s more convenient to have all their children’s appointments done at once, anyway.
If a child does not remember their last appointment, it’s best just to tell them that the dentist and hygienists want to clean their teeth and make sure they’re healthy. Telling children that they need to be brave will only make them worried, and guessing at which procedures will be done is likely to cause confusion. When the child arrives, we can give an age-appropriate description of what we plan to do and demonstrate the use of our technology.
Vista Dental is located at 7 Strachan Bay SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1B 4Y2, Canada. To schedule an appointment, call 403-548-7077 or visit VistaDentalMH.Ca.
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