Start Dental Visits At A Young Age
We advise that children receive their first dental check-up no later than their second birthday, or when they obtain their first baby molar. The initial visit is generally brief and informative. We can ensure that your child’s tiny chompers are cavity-free and growing properly. Most importantly, at this age, it helps your kid to form a relationship with the dentist and become acquainted with the clinic, allowing them to feel at ease. We gradually introduce things like dental equipment to kids over time, which reduces fear.
Communicate With Your Child
It’s a good idea to speak with your child on a regular basis about why it’s so essential to take care of our teeth, the role of the teeth and gums, and how the dentist can help. In terms of visits, we wouldn’t advocate informing a child they’re going to the dentist months in advance since kids have vivid imaginations and, given enough time to think about it, they may conjure up some undesirable scenarios. Instead, discuss it a few days before your first visit to the dentist. Tell them what to expect in a few words so that they can grasp and answer their queries.
Visit A Pediatric Dentist
Pediatric dentists treat children and adolescents. We go through three years of further specialty training after finishing dental school, learning not just about children’s oral health but also about child development and psychology, allowing us to connect successfully with young patients. At Hutt Dental Hub, our specialist use techniques such as tell-show-do (we tell kids exactly what we’re going to do and demonstrate it before doing it), distraction (stories, televisions, chatting about their day, etc.), and positive reinforcement at the end of visits with encouragement, compliments, balloons, and cool toothbrushes. We also communicate with children on their level, using terminology they understand. All of this calms nerves and makes the encounter enjoyable.
Our office is bright and cheerful and is created with children in mind, equipped with toys and a welcoming staff. When children like coming to the dentist, scheduling visits becomes easier, and they will continue to visit the dentist into adulthood, increasing the likelihood that they will have a healthy teeth for life. We make sure kids start out on the right foot with dental visits, and it becomes easier with each visit.
Hutt Dental Hub
If you’re ready to take on your child’s first dental visit and are seeking a specialist paediatric dentist in Wellington, call us at Hutt Dental Hub. We will work with you to ensure that your child receives the dental treatment they require to keep a healthy mouth! Check out our video of Dr. Mohammad Alansary, as an introduction into our room at the Hutt Dental Hub.
