Tackling Your Dental Treatment Plan

By the time your toddler is two years old, all of their baby teeth should have grown in. This age is the best time to not only teach your child about dental hygiene, but it is also a time to consider taking them to the dentist for the first time. A child's first time at the dentist can be overwhelming. They will hear strange noises that will frightening them. The equipment alone is enough to make even adults nervous. Below is a list of ways you can put your child at ease with that first visit to the dentist.

Meet And Greet

It is always a good idea to formally introduce your child to the dentist who will be examining your child. Not only will this make your child more comfortable, this will also give the dentist the opportunity for the dentist to explain the procedure to your child. The dentist can also show your child different dental tools that are used so these tools don't look scary. It is important for a dentist to build a trusting relationship with your child. This will make the check up and future appointments easier and less stressful.

Education About Teeth

Many family dentists will have fun tools like oversized toothbrushes or finger puppets in order to tell your child about cavities. A family dentist will know how to communicate with your child so that your toddler can understand what happens when you don't brush and floss properly. Take advantage of this time to ask any questions or address any concerns you may have.

Using Dental Tools

The machines and tools that dentists use can be terrifying to children. After the dentist is done talking with your child and addressing your concerns, they will show your child the different machines and how they work so that your child is not so overwhelmed. The dentist will explain how the tools work by demonstrating the use to certain tools. This will help your toddler feel more comfortable and more at ease.

Prize Basket

The prize basket is really the end goal for your child. Your toddler will see that if they are relaxed and calm, they will get to pick a prize that will make the entire appointment worth it. Prizes are important because your child will see that they are getting rewarded for good behavior.

Going to the dentist for the first time is very overwhelming for a toddler, especially if they are too small to really understand what is going on. As a parent, you need to be aware of what the first visit will be like. Knowing what your child's first dental visit will be like will help prepare you so that you can make your child more comfortable with the situation.