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The first visit to the dentist is an important moment in a child’s life. In order to avoid phobias that many adults have for the rest of their lives, parents and dentist should make every effort to spare the child from traumatic experiences.

Tips for parents for their child’s first visit to the paediatric dentist

Children’s dentists of the clinic “Dent-House” on the basis of their experience have prepared a number of recommendations to make the acquaintance with the dentist not only effective, but as much as possible positive for the child and his parents.

1. It is better to choose the time for the first visit in the morning. Also, you should not arrive earlier than 10-15 minutes before your appointment’s time.
2. It is not necessary to hide the planned visit to the doctor from your child. However, you should not attach too much importance to it. It is best to combine the visit with some really pleasant event for the kid. For example, visit the doctor on the way to an amusement park, a children’s entertainment room, a zoo.
3. Answer the child’s questions honestly and seriously. Gently explain that this treatment will prevent serious problems in the future. Do not use phrases such as “don’t be afraid” and “it won’t hurt”, “you have to be patient”, “you will only have one tooth drilled”, etc.
4. The child should not feel discomfort in the form of hunger or thirst. It is recommended to feed the child 2 hours before the visit and brush the teeth after the meal.
5. One parent is allowed to be present at the paediatric dentist’s office. Take advantage of this opportunity and support your child with your personal presence. By observing certain rules of behaviour, you can make a positive contribution by maintaining an environment of mutual understanding that is as comfortable as possible for all.
6. If you want to discuss with the specialist treatment issues that are unclear to you, it is better to do it without the child present. You should not interrupt the dialogue between the doctor and a young patient. And it is certainly not worth educating a child sitting in the dentist’s chair. This is an additional stress for the child.
7. It is categorically inadmissible to criticise a little person in such a stressful situation. For him there is no one in this world closer and more dear to you, so a harsh reaction to his worries and pain will turn into a serious psychological trauma.
8. Stay completely calm, even if your child is crying. Your task is neither to shame nor to make them sit in the chair, but to reassure them that all difficulties are surmountable. Remind your child of how he or she has successfully dealt with other difficulties in his or her life, even if it was scary at times.

After the procedures, it is worth stroking and/or kissing the child, depending on their age and role-playing relationships. Be sure to praise the child’s endurance and courage. It is also a good idea to reward your child with a toy or a fun activity. At our clinic, your brave child will be rewarded for his efforts – a gift of his choice from a kind dentist and a gypsum figure for colouring for a visit to the X-ray room. And the administrators at reception are happy to hand out branded inflatable balloons for everyone to cheer up.

Parents’ example in caring for their teeth

Introducing your child to the dentist can be made much less frightening by making a preventive appointment when there are no obvious problems. As a rule, in these cases, no medical manipulation will be required, which significantly reduces the cost of a visit to the dentist.

We offer a psycho-emotional adaptation service in the form of an appointment with the doctor and assistant dressing up as the Tooth Fairy and cartoon characters for patients of all ages.

The specialist will explain to your child the causes of tooth decay and other oral diseases, as well as the rules of dental care in a clear and playful way. Today, playful elements are also woven into the treatment process itself. For example, in the Dent-House clinic in Odessa in Ukraine, a young patient can choose the colour of the filling (prices of fillings are given in the description of the service).

Considering how much it costs to treat neglected cavities and other diseases, and the worry it will cause you and your child, it is always better to engage in prevention, which will reduce potential dental problems in the process.

Parents, in turn, should be a role model for their child in this area as well. Your task is to make dental care a daily routine and monitor the oral health of your child closely.

Advantages of contacting the Dent-House Family Dentistry Clinic

A modern clinic is more than just knowledgeable professionals, high-class equipment and quality materials. It is a timely response to the wishes of clients and such an organisation of diagnostic and treatment processes that meets the needs of a person and all his or her loved ones to the maximum extent possible.

A separate building and many rooms allow us to see groups of patients at the same time. You can make an appointment at Dent-House as a whole family at once via our messengers, the form on the website or by calling the indicated telephone numbers. We are waiting for you in Odessa in Ukraine at 41 Nezhinskaya Street. Prices for all types of services are listed on the “Price” page.