As you look at your calendar for the upcoming week, you see your child’s first dental visit. You might have seen viral videos of parents who choose not to tell their kids that they’re going to the dentist until they’re already in the car or even choose to lie to get them in the car in the first place. Visiting the dentist shouldn’t be a cloak-and-dagger endeavor. In fact, you should discuss going to the pediatric dentist beforehand to prepare your child for the appointment!
However, if you don’t talk about this visit tactfully, it could make the appointment scary or even traumatic. In the content below, you’ll learn how you can carefully talk about the first dental visit to minimize your child’s fears and make it a positive experience.
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