Countless Americans possess an intense fear of the dentist. This is especially true for children as they are exposed to the stigma that dental care holds at early ages. Whether it happens while watching a TV show or conversing with other children at school, kids are almost conditioned to have fearful thoughts of their dentist. While dental practitioners are eager to serve families and children, children aren't always to enthusiastic about sitting in the dentist chair. It's imperative that parents are able to motivate their children to be comfortable in the dentist's office.
A fun way to ease your child's dismay concerning the dentist office is to take a field trip to the office before an appointment! This is especially ideal for the "first appointment" experience. Ask your office about scheduling a quick orientation with your dentist so that the child may meet the dentist prior to the visit. This will allow your child to become more familiar with the office and show them that dentists aren't as scary as they may be portrayed to be. If your child has a good experience when meeting your dentist, they may actually begin to look forward to routine dentist visits.
Another great way to get your child enthusiastic about the dentist is to use the resources around you! There are many items available that are purposed to teach children about proper dental care. Check out the library for exciting children's books that can educate your child about the importance of maintaining good dental health. These books can also depict the experience of going to the dentist and ease your child's anxiety. In addition, there are several entertaining children's videos on YouTube that also provide children with information about dentists and dental hygiene. These videos contain exciting and excellent information that will surely have an impact on your child.