Your kids respect and trust you. If you show them that the dentist’s office is actually a pleasant place, they’ll be more inclined to look forward to their appointments. But how do you accomplish that if they’re terrified of dental exams and the dental drill?

We’ve talked about getting your kids more comfortable with the office before, but our Western Springs pediatric dentist is always hoping to improve your child’s experience. To that end, we’re here to tell you more about initiating dental conversations with your children. Read on for some helpful talking points, and get in touch with any questions you might have:

How to Talk to Your Kids about Dental Care

• Emphasize disease prevention – If your children are worried about dental exams turning up cavities, tell them more about how they can avoid this. Describe how food (especially sugary snacks and drinks) forms plaque, and how brushing and flossing remove it before it leads to decay. This is a great way to get them excited about preventive dentistry.
• Explain the benefits of local anesthesia – Children fear pain in the dental chair – and they’re often scared to get shots of local anesthesia. If you tell them more about how these shots help prevent that discomfort, they’ll be more comfortable with receiving them.
• Introduce them to sedation – If your child is about to undergo a dental procedure for the first time, he or she might not be familiar with the potential for dental sedation. Hinsdale Dentistry offers several types of sedation, including all-natural NuCalm, to help ease patients’ nerves.

Getting your kids happy in the dentist’s office doesn’t have to be an uphill battle. If you’d like to learn more about pediatric dentistry at our practice, contact us today.

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