Your child’s first dental visit is an important milestone and one that will set them up for success for the rest of their lives. This is why it is so important to prepare them for their first dental appointment, making it easy for them to shrug off dental anxiety. How can you make their dentist trip into a fun and positive experience?

These four tips will help you manage your child’s expectations and set them up for future success with your pediatric dentist:

Parents, Be Positive! 

Maybe you don’t love the dentist yourself, but you don’t need to let on to that with your kids. Make sure that they have none of your anxiety over their dentist appointment. Don’t talk about your latest root canal or say anything that might inspire fear as the dentist looks at your child’s teeth. 

Your positivity can have a profound effect on your child!

Choose a Dentist that loves treating kids 

You will want to seek out a dentist who can quickly assess your child’s teeth and make sure they stay healthy. They’ll also know how to put young children at ease in the dental chair. Look for someone who truly loves pediatric dentistry. 

Positive Reinforcement Works

Chances are that you already bribe your kids to ensure they maintain healthy teeth. Maybe they get a sticker every time they brush or a special treat when they floss. You can also use positive reinforcement for their dentist appointment. This can be simple like going to the park or toy store after their session. Young children tend to hold on to promises like that. 

Avoid Scheduling Appointments Late

Your child is likely at their best early in the mornings when they have had a full night’s sleep. Make their dental appointments as early as possible so that they don’t have to fret about it all day. Your family dentist is likely more than happy to have you come first thing in the morning if your child will be more at ease then. 

Schedule Your Child’s First Dental Visit With Us

Are you ready to book your child’s first visit to the dentist? You need a kid’s dentist with experience in pediatric dentistry to make everyone feel more comfortable in the chair. Fresh Dental delivers on our promise to make your child excited about the dentist well into the future. 

Let us book your first visit when that first tooth appears so we can lay the groundwork for a healthy mouth!