Pediatric Dentistry: Tips and Facts
by Oliver Family Dental DentistThe fear of dentists
begins early on in life. To prepare your child for a lifetime of fear-free
dental visits, beginning with finding a kid-friendly dentist. Good oral health
is important at all stages of life, but have you really considered the impact
of your child's dental visits? Poor first encounters can lead children to
develop dental anxiety. This anxiety can be carried all the way into adulthood.
Majority of dentists are trained to treat young patients, but many lack proper
skills to build a sense of comfort and bond with your children.
Many adults do not
seek necessary oral care due to dental anxiety. Our Edmonton dentists want your child to have positive experiences so
they form life-long healthy habits and oral health.
Tips for a Good
Appointment with a Kids Dentist
Preparing your child
for a dental visit can help them to develop understanding and ease, as they
will be able to expect what will happen each visit. The first step is to borrow
some library books that discuss good oral health and dentist visits. Attempt to
find material that may feature familiar cartoon characters or your child’s
favorite animals. Programs such as PBS, have episodes surrounding your child’s
favorite cartoon character taking a trip to the dentist. Educational kid’s
shows can help your child to visualize what the actual experience will be like.
Our kid-friendly dental staff in Edmonton welcomes and encourages parents to tour the treatment
facility prior to scheduled appointments. The comfort of children is highest in
a familiar environment which is why the first dental experience is so crucial.
Proactive parents who check out the dental clinic prior to appointments have
the opportunity to meet the dental team, so their children are not with
strangers. This helps your children familiarize with the staff and feel more at
ease when they return. The dental staff can show children what the exam room
look likes, where the toys and books are stored and where the bathroom is
located.
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Follow up with your
child post appointment and address any questions and concerns if brought to
your attention. Also, feel free to encourage
your child to role play using dolls and stuffed animals to mock the dental exam
process. The incorporation of role playing with your child allows for them to
become more comfortable with the idea of visiting the dentist as you are able
to introduce them to terms, ideas, and what to expect when they visit the
dentist for the first time.
Maintaining Good
Oral Health
As a pediatric dentist in Edmonton, we take kid-friendly dentistry seriously. It is our goal
to ensure that the children that visit our dental clinic are as comfortable as
possible. Not only does every child deserves to have access to proper dental
care for years to come, but they should also know of the many benefits good
oral hygiene and health can provide them. Our skilled Edmonton dentists suggest biannual teeth cleaning, health exams and
professional fluoride treatments for cavity protection.
Our Edmonton dentists
also offer dental sealants which create a barrier on back chewing teeth. Sealants
prevent leftover food debris, plaque, and bacteria from building and reaching
deep crevices that lead to cavities.
Kid-friendly dentists in Edmonton are here to provide
quality service for your child’s oral health and individual needs in a friendly
environment.
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