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The big day is coming up for your child, another milestone in the ever-progressing process of growing-up\u2014their first visit to the dentist! This is an exciting time for a parent as you start to see your children transform before you into the adults they will be.<\/p>\n

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Good oral health and oral hygiene routines are important to the children\u2019s development. You want them to become accustomed to their dental visits and even enjoy the experience.<\/p>\n

So how do you prepare your child for a visit to the dentist, whether it\u2019s the first, second, or twelfth time there?<\/p>\n

Start Early!<\/span><\/h4>\n

When your infant turns one year old, or the first tooth erupts, it\u2019s a good time to start going to the pediatric dentist. This creates a routine early in life (before they even have the capacity to dislike it) and gives your child an experience to draw on to say, \u201cIt\u2019s not that bad at all.\u201d<\/p>\n

Finding a good dental office<\/a>\u00a0with staff members who know how to work with children and are experienced with pediatric dentistry can go a long way to making the first and subsequent visits positive.<\/p>\n

Start Oral Hygiene at Home<\/span><\/h4>\n

The only time it\u2019s too early to\u00a0start talking oral health\u00a0with your child is before they have any teeth. But the first tooth usually comes in within or shortly after the first birthday, which means including teeth talk, oral hygiene practices, and other steps to get your child ready to care for their teeth can come early in development.<\/p>\n

When it\u2019s time to visit the dentist, your child will understand why you\u2019ve made an appointment.<\/p>\n

Keep a Positive Attitude<\/span><\/h4>\n

Your children will pick up on your attitude, no matter how deep you try to mask it. That\u2019s why it is important to keep a positive attitude about the dentist, especially if you have a fear of dental work.<\/p>\n

By using positive language, speaking of the visit in exciting terms, and engaging in dialogue with your kids about oral health, you can better prepare them for a dental visit.<\/p>\n

Games and Stories<\/span><\/h4>\n

Kids love games; kids love stories. When you know a visit to the dentist is on the horizon, start including books about teeth and going to the dentist in your reading time. Try turning\u00a0brushing your teeth into more of a fun game<\/a>\u00a0by including singing, a sticker chart for completion, and any other strategies that work to excite your child.<\/p>\n

By bringing fun into the experience of oral health, you\u2019ll make a visit to the dentist something your children\u00a0want<\/em>\u00a0to do.<\/p>\n

Bring Bunkie, the Support Bear<\/span><\/h4>\n

Your child\u2019s \u201cBunkie\u201d may be a blanket or a different plush toy; it could be an action figure or an orange dump truck. Whatever object your child gravitates to for feelings of security and support, make sure to bring it along. Lay the groundwork early by saying, \u201cBunkie loves to visit the dentist and has been looking forward to it all week!\u201d<\/p>\n

Ultimately, you know the best way to talk to your children and how best to convince them of the importance of different things. Use those methods, supported by the tips listed above, and you\u2019re in for a delightful visit to your local pediatric dentist\u2019s office and a future of healthy, beaming teeth.<\/p>\n

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