First dental visit child
When should you first visit the Dentist with a Child?
The first visit with the child to the pediatric dentist should not take place only when the first "caries devils" are already visible. Ideally, you should visit a dentist with your child around the age of 2 or 3. The main thing here is to get to know the child for the first time, because if the first visit involves intensive dental treatment, this could leave an unpleasant impression.
How should I behave as a parent when taking my child to the dentist for the first time?
It is much more pleasant for everyone involved if there are no complaints at the first visit to the dentist. This way, your child can get to know our office and the procedure at the dentist and go home with a positive first impression. It would also be helpful to make an appointment for a child's oral hygiene. To get to know the first "work in the mouth". The important thing is: Expectations that are too high should be scaled back. If a fearful child opens its mouth on its own during the first visit to the dentist, this is a great success. Terms such as "you don't need to be afraid", "injection" and "tooth extraction" should be avoided as far as possible. The first visit to the dentist is always exciting and for some families almost a family event. Nevertheless, we ask that only a small number of family members come along to the first visit to the dentist.
Parents' behaviour before the child's first dental treatment
It is not advisable to promise children huge rewards before their first dental treatment (we have even had laptops offered by parents). This tends to cause scepticism in the children, because they then want to know exactly why they have to be brave at the dentist. Phrases like "This won't hurt" or - as already mentioned -" You don't have to be afraid" should be avoided at all costs.
If anaesthesia is necessary, these are the "dream balls" and the tooth is put "to sleep". Fantasy language and stories about the caries devil make it easier for the children to be treated. Afterwards, there is always a small present as a reward.
With these positive new impressions, together we lay the foundation for regular visits and thus for the healthy teeth of your children.
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