1) Avoid using words such as “needle, pain, tooth extraction”. Do not say negative things to your child, such as "If you don't behave, they will give you an injection." Even if the child is told "no needles", the word "needle" will be enough to make him/her feel afraid.
2) The procedure to be done on your child is "checking the teeth, counting the teeth, washing the teeth" You can say it will happen. You can even play the "dentistry game" by checking your child's teeth at home and letting him check yours before coming to the dentist. You can play together by downloading "dentistry games" to your mobile phone, tablet or computer.
3) Try not to reflect your own concerns on your child and try to stay calm. Even if you are hesitant about going to the dentist, do not express this in front of your child.
4) Avoid giving your child detailed information about the procedures to be performed. The fact that the information given by the parents and the dentist is different or the same issue is conveyed in different ways may cause the child's trust to decrease. Therefore, leave it to the dentist to explain the procedures in a way that the child can understand.
5) A child with advanced tooth decay is aware of this situation and feels more uneasiness when he goes to the dentist, as he thinks that a difficult treatment will begin. If you clean your child's teeth together, you can detect any decay before it progresses and take precautions more easily.
6) Children with dentist fear; Coming to the appointment with a friend who has no fear of dentists and has had previous treatments easily can have a positive impact.
7) Making an activity program that the child will enjoy after the appointment can be used to encourage and motivate him during the examination or treatment.
8) Especially young children's attention can be easily distracted, Considering that they cannot sit for a long time, try to cooperate with the dentist during the examination and treatment. Pediatric dentists find it appropriate to start short-term procedures for a child who is anxious and comes to the dentist for the first time, in order to get the child used to the tools used and to establish trust and communication. However, in emergency situations, the treatment order may vary.
9) Congratulate your child when the procedure is completed, even if it is just an examination. Rather than giving the child a gift before treatment and forcing the child to undergo the procedure; Afterwards, it would be better to give small gifts as congratulations.
10) If the first dentist your child meets is a pediatric dentist, it will help the first appointment and subsequent appointments to be positive. The clinics where these experts are located; Since the waiting room and examination room are arranged in a way that attracts the child's attention and makes him feel safe, it can have a positive effect on reducing the child's fears.
These suggestions before the examination will help us to prevent the fear of dental examination, which is common in adults, from appearing at a young age. Remember: Neglecting dental check-ups, which are of great importance for body health, can lead to greater health problems. Children may start to eat less due to toothache and develop more slowly than their peers.
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