Dos & Don'ts

Dos & Don'ts
DO Try to make dental visits enjoyable for your child.
DO Let your child go into the treatment room alone, if that is what the dentist prefers.
DO Set a good example by caring for your own teeth.
DON'T Bribe your child into going to the dentist.
DON'T Let the child know that you feel any anxiety about going to the dentist.
DON'T Let anyone tell your child scary stories about dental visits.
If your child enjoys their first dental visit, future dental visits will be positively anticipated rather than feared. These early experiences will influence your child's attitude toward dental care and can help start him or her on the right path to a lifetime of good dental health.