How to make your baby’s first dental appointment positive
Although normally your baby’s first visit to a dentist is mainly for the dentist to examine your child’s mouth and to check growth and development, it is also about your child being comfortable. It is important to make the visit positive one. Here are some tips that may help you with that goal.
* Consider making a morning appointment when children tend to be rested and cooperative.
* Keep any anxiety or concerns you have to yourself. Children can pick up on your emotions, so emphasize the positive.
* Never use a dental visit as a punishment or threat.
* Don’t bribe your child.
* Talk with your child about visiting the dentist and about how important a dentist is to them in maintain good dental health.
