So that your child’s first experience in the dentist’s office to be the beginning of a beautiful story of his collaboration with the dentist we are happy to offer some useful tips to parents:
⦁ Your little one’s first visit should be when their first teeth appear (1-2 years old), so don’t wait until pain sets in!
⦁ Before the first contact with the medical world, the child is examined at home. He will feel more comfortable in the office if he has already experienced this in a familiar environment
⦁ The description of the dental office is done as a game, with examples of characters from its environment
⦁ A beneficial psychological support would be to bring along a favorite toy or friend
⦁ Appointments made in the morning until lunchtime are more successful in terms of cooperation because the child is rested
⦁ The small patient should be introduced gradually into the practice, so in the first session a consultation and possibly a brushing will be carried out.
⦁ If this does not happen, the child should not be forced, as a result, appointments with the doctor will be more frequent
⦁ Despite your best efforts, you know when to give up: if he won’t stop crying, don’t force him! Give it some time, then try again!
⦁ In your discussions there should be no words: ‘pain’, ‘fear’ or ‘injection’. Verbalised fear or threats will only drive him further away from us
⦁ Any previous unpleasant experience of yours or others is not good to share with your child
⦁ Excessive guarding and excessive curiosity about the steps of treatment at the time of treatment are not good for your child, because you also pass on the feeling of insecurity to your child.
⦁ The young patient can be accompanied into the dental surgery until they feel comfortable with the medical team. Allow him to be independent and strong!
⦁ Adopt an optimistic attitude and treat these meetings as simple, routine and positive!
⦁ The child should be constantly praised and involved in everything the doctor does
⦁ It’s important that you set an example and explain why he should have healthy teeth, without promising him a reward if he goes to the dentist. We give him the reward. His regular visits, like yours, are essential!
We look forward to seeing you!
