Our patients love visiting our office. We make it a priority
to make sure every child feels safe and comfortable when visiting us. We focus
on keeping your children educated and happy with their oral health. Below are a
few tips on how to make your child comfortable while visiting the dentist.
Be open about it at home
Sometimes children are uncomfortable with the dentist simply
because it is unfamiliar territory. We encourage you to openly talk with your
children about the dentist and the benefits of visiting us. We have also seen
that educating your children on their teeth can spark their curiosity. You can
even “play dentist” with your children at home where you take turns examining
each other’s mouths.
Visit the dentist regularly
With unfamiliarity of something there almost always comes
fear. You can ease these fears with regular visits to the dentist, so it
becomes part of your children’s routines. We recommend regular visits to our
office every six months to one year for you and your children. This will not
only ensure your child will become more familiar and comfortable with the
dentist, but also that they are receiving the best oral care possible.
Make oral health fun
Brushing together as a family can encourage your children to
take care of their teeth and make it a regular part of their daily routines.
This will encourage them to want to visit the dentist to show off the hard work
they put in to their oral health. You can also implement other fun activities
such as brushing to music, letting them pick out a toothbrush, or using fun
flavors of toothpaste.
We hope these ideas will help your children become more
familiar with the dentist. We are excited to meet you and your children and know
that any visit you make to our office will be fun, safe, and comfortable for
everyone involved. If you have any more questions, please contact our office or
schedule a visit today.
Kids First Pediatric Dentistry
1640 Capital St., Ste 500, Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 717-5437
