Many people feel fearful about visiting the dentist, and your child is not alone. Many adults who suffer from dental anxiety report that it's from a bad experience they had at the dentist as a child.
There are a few things you can do to help prepare your child for their dental visits:
- Talk about the dentist in a positive way. Even if you have dental anxiety, be careful not to project your fear onto your child.
- Read stories or color pictures about the dentist, and even role-play visiting the dentist with their stuffed animals or toys.
- Consider bringing your child to our office for a tour so they can get excited about coming for their appointment.
You can also speak with Dr. Reed and our team about the solutions we offer to help relieve dental anxiety. There are sedation dentistry options, such as nitrous oxide (laughing gas), that can help your child feel at ease during most types of procedures. Be sure to discuss your concerns with Dr. Reed and our team before your child arrives for their appointment so we can have an effective plan in place to create a positive experience.