First visit to the Dentist… naturally it may cause some anxiety to your kid but there are many ways to ease their nerves. We’ve put together several tips to help you prepare your child for their first visit to the dentist-

TALK OPTIMISTIC ABOUT WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO THE DENTIST

Lots of studies reveal that sometime parents transfer their dental anxiety to their child. May be you are not a huge fan of dentist but for your child`s sake please be optimistic about the dentist. f your child is afraid of the dentist and they’re feeling anxious about their first dental visit, let them know it’s completely normal to be nervous about something they haven’t done before and offer plenty of positive reinforcement by praising them for being brave. Keep it simple and make sure you don’t include too many details. 

SELECT THE RIGHT DENTIST FOR YOUR CHILD

It’s very important to select the right dentist for your beloved child. The following criteria may help you to choose-

• Skill of the dentist: The dentist must have the skill to manage paediatric patients as well as he must have enough experiences regarding paediatric dentistry.
• Location of the dental office: The dental office should be easily accessible for you which may help you to reach anytime according to your necessity.
• Dental office environment: the dental office should be suitable for your child. It must be clean, well maintained and never the less should be some special arrangement for children.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT APPOINMENT SCHEDULE FOR YOUR CHILD

Schedule your child’s dentist appointment at a time when they’re typically in a good mood. Young children tend to do their best in the morning when they are fresh and full of energy. It’s better to avoid scheduling appointments late in the day or close to nap times when children can be groggy or cranky.

KEEP A FRIEND WITH YOUR CHILD

If your child has a favourite stuffed animal or toy, bring it with you to the dentist appointment. A familiar, beloved friend will help them feel safe and secure. And there may be time to check the stuffed animal’s teeth too!

ROLL PLAYING ALSO HELP YOUR CHILD

Role-playing can also help your child feel at ease. Take some time before their appointment to create a make-believe dental office. Pick a favourite stuffed animal and act out what will happen at the dentist. Or you can pretend you’re the dentist and count and brush their teeth. Talk through what you’re doing and why oral hygiene is so important. Then, swap roles or let your child have a turn being the dentist with a stuffed animal.

DON’T SHOW ANY PROCEDURE VIDEO TO YOUR CHILD

Some parents sometimes show some procedure videos to their child which sometime create anxiety to the child. So please don’t  let your child be anxious.