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    3 Tips For Helping Your Child Get Over A Fear Of The Dentist

    By Friends of Real MommaOctober 14, 20189 Comments3 Mins Read
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    As a parent, there are likely going to be a lot of things that you have to help your child through. From monsters under the bed to being scared to fly, it’s your job to reassure your child that they’re safe and nothing’s going to hurt them. However, there are some things that your child might be scared of for legitimate reasons, like the dentist. But in order for your child to be healthy, it’s vital that he or she visits the dentist on a regular basis. So to help ensure that these visits don’t ruin your child’s day, here are three tips for helping your child get over a fear of the dentist.

    Be Positive But Don’t Over-Promise Anything

    If you can start your child going to the dentist from a very young age, you’ll have a much better chance of instilling some good interactions between your child and his or her dentist. You can really set the tone for your child not being afraid and for the dentist to be someone the like. But if you’re already past this point, you’re going to have some more work ahead of you. However, your attitude toward the dentists still matters.

    Because of this, you should try to always be positive when speaking to your child about going to the dentist. But while you’re being positive, Dina Roth Port, a contributor to Parents.com, warns not to over-promise anything. You shouldn't be telling your child that it won’t hurt a bit if that’s not something you can actually promise. While saying something like this might get your child into the dental chair, it could set your progress of overcoming this fear back a few steps.

    Hold Some Practice Sessions

    To help your child be ready for whatever’s going to happen at the dentist office, Julie Revelant, a contributor to Fox News, recommends that you try to hold some practice sessions at home before the day of your child’s appointment. Have your child lean back in a chair while you do an examination of his or her teeth. By doing this, you’ll help your child gain a better understanding of what it might actually be like during their real appointment.

    Ask Your Dentist To Help

    If you can’t get your child on board with going to the dentist on your own, you might want to contact your dentist to see what he or she can do to help. Things like sedation and sleep dentistry can be helpful in many situations. Also, visiting a pediatric dentist may help your child feel more comfortable in a kid-friendly environment. But if you reach out to your dentist and don’t get any help or support, Michael Friedman, a contributor to WebMD.com, shares that you just might want to find a new dentist for your child to see.

     

    To help your child overcome his or her fears of the dentist, consider using some of the tips mentioned above.

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    9 Comments

    1. Carol Glenn on October 22, 2018 1:48 pm

      Thank you very much for providing this post here. It is really amazing and surely the readers will learn a lot by reading this. Keep sharing more posts!

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    2. Carol Glenn on October 22, 2018 1:49 pm

      It’s interesting and very usefully.. Keep sharing more posts!

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    3. jamesmclain51 on November 15, 2018 2:25 pm

      Loved the tips you’ve shared here. My dentist at Laguna Family Dentistry in Laguna Beach, CA was super-caring when I took my child for her first dental check-up. I liked the prep tips you gave, will be sharing these with my friends. Thanks for sharing!

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    4. Ellie on November 19, 2018 9:31 am

      These are some good tips! My 2 year old was crying the entire time I took her to her last cleaning. I will have to have a practice session with her next time. 🙂

      Reply
    5. Charles Howell on July 17, 2019 4:29 am

      Understand your child that dental check-up is necessary at an early age for straight and clean teeth. Children’s dentist has good knowledge of how to understand children.

      Reply
    6. Allie on June 24, 2022 5:44 am

      Very interesting and informative blog

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    7. Peter on July 4, 2022 1:16 am

      Dentist fear is one of the common problems among kids, your article will help to overcome the fear. Thank you for the blog.

      Reply
    8. MariaPeter on July 4, 2022 1:19 am

      Great Post, good Tips, Will help every parent to overcome their child’s dentist fear.

      Reply
    9. Micheal on July 21, 2022 12:44 am

      These are all great tips to keep in mind to overcome your child’s dentist’s fear. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply

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