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We
recommend children first visit a dental office between two to three
years of age. At your child's first visit, if we can, we will introduce
the various staff, and make it a fun, show and tell type of visit.
It is important for it be a comfortable, non-threatening visit.
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when speaking to your child, to be careful of how you describe
their first visit, not just what you say. For example, if you
try to reassure them by telling them it "won't hurt," you are subconsciously
telling them that it just might be uncomfortable or painful. If you
were planning their first trip for an ice cream or to Disney land,
you would never say, "don't worry it won't hurt." Rather, they can
tell from the excitement in your voice and choice of words that it
is going to something fun and exciting, and they will be looking forward
to their new experience. Their dental visits can and should be just
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to children we are careful in our choice of words. Here are some suggestions
for you to use when speaking to your child: |
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Check
up
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check
up counting teeth and checking for sugar bugs
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Cleaning
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brushing
teeth
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Drill
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electric
toothbrush
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Suction/saliva
ejector
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tiny
vacuum/bubble maker
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Freezing/numbness/
anaesethic
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fuzzy
feeling/sleepy juice
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| Some words
to never use: needle, injection, pain, hurt, pull, extract, sharp,
pointy |
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Speak in a positive,
exciting way. Substitute it won't (hurt, be long, scary, difficult)
with things like it's going to be fun, exciting, neat and quick.
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2001 - 2010 Dr. Peter A Balogh Inc. All rights reserved.
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