Taking your toddler to the dentist can be kind of scary. You don’t know what to expect and usually the child isn’t completely thrilled about being there. With all of the scary tools and new people, it is very common for a child to become fearful. With that being said, finding the right pediatric dentist that you and your child feels secure with is a great start. Also, understanding what the first dental visit consists of makes everyone feel a little less uneasy. What exactly should you look for in a pediatric dentist? Spring Hill parents have found at our dental office, they feel safe and so does their toddler.
What can you expect from your first visit?
First things first – You will meet your child’s pediatric dentist and they will introduce themselves to your child. This gives your child a sense of comfort and hopefully loosen them up a bit. They will show your child and you the tools and how “fun” they are. This is a great way for your child to feel a part of what is going on and to make them see that what is about to happen really isn’t that scary after all!
Cleaning – The pediatric dentist will the start the cleaning. It is perfectly normal for your child to be scared and cry during this. Our skilled pediatric dentist try their best to get through the session as quickly as possible but also still making sure to get all the teeth clean.
Prize – This is the point that your child gets to choose a prize for doing such a great job. The pediatric dentist really tries to make this an exciting part to leave the visit on a good note.
When it comes to caring for yourself, dental care has got to be the most important. Teaching your children to care for their teeth is the best way for them to keep up with good dental hygiene habits in their future. We hope that you find everything you’re looking for with our pediatric dentist. Spring Hill locals have been bringing their children to us for years and we are proud to say that our client base is mostly on word of mouth! Come see us today at Anchor Dental Care and see the difference!
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Anchor Dental Care*