house, video room, and lots of books.
They even get to take-home a goodie bag
and report card!”
“The goal is to have the child enjoy
his first, second, third — whatever visit
it is,” says Luzader. “Because if he does,
he’ll want to return again and again.”
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2) Consider a “get acquainted”
visit to introduce your child to the
dental office before the first appoint-
ment. Sensitive, gentle care for
the unique requirements
of children ages 1-21 and
those with special needs.
1) Start early to get your child ac-
climated to visiting the dentist and
prevent future dental problems.
3) Choose a pediatric dental prac-
tice. Pediatric dentists have two to
three years of specialized training
beyond dental school in treating
children. Plus, the offices are child
friendly.
4) Select an appointment time
when your child is alert and rested.
5) Explain before the visit that the
dentist is a friend and will help your
child keep his teeth healthy. Add that
the visits will be fun.
6) Answer all your child’s ques-
tions positively. (Keep an ear out
for scary stories from peers and sib-
lings.)
7) Avoid using scary words.
Check-ups and 90 percent of first
visits do not have anything to do
with “hurt,” so do not even use the
word.
8) Read your child a story about a
character that had a good dental visit.
9) Write out questions in advance
about your child’s dental health on
such topics as home care, injury pre-
vention, diet and snacking, fluoride,
and tooth development.
10) Make sure your child has reg-
ularly scheduled dental visits twice a
year to maintain good dental health.
— Source: American Academy
of Pediatric Dentistry
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