Making Your Child's Dental Visit a Good Experience

Do's Before the Visit

• Do keep from using the dentist as a threat.
• Do keep from using words such as "hurt, pain or brave" when talking about the visit to the dentist.
• Do keep from talking to your child about any bad dental visits you may have had.
• Do tell your child that the dentist is a friend who will help him take care of his teeth. Talk about the visit in a good light. Let the dentist do most of the explaining about what will be done.
• Do stay in the waiting room if requested to do so.
• Do tell the dentist about any bad dental visits and/or fears your child has had.
• Do keep your friends and older brothers and sisters from trying to scare your child about the dentist.
• Do set a good example by brushing your own teeth twice a day.

A visit to the dentist can be a pleasant experience for your child!