| How
Can I Prepare My Child?
Make the first visit
something for the child to look
forward to. Morning appointments
are usually when the child is most
rested and cooperative. Do not
attempt to bribe your child.
Today, dentistry for children is a fun
and positively anticipated
experience. You might read your
child a story about a trip to the
dentist. Or you can play
"dentist" with the child by
taking turns looking into each other's
mouths with a flashlight.
If your child asks a
questions you feel uncomfortable
answering, you may respond, "I
don't know. Let's ask the
dentist." This keeps you
from unnecessarily scaring the child;
it also allows your child an active
role in the appointment.
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