There are many important characteristics that a kid friendly dentist can offer that many others do not. This includes friendly communication, non-invasive procedure options, and positive reinforcement for children. The memories that children form with the dentist at a young age can have a lasting impact and positive memories help reduce the risk of dental anxiety later in life.
Choosing the right dentist for a child can have a lasting impact and affect the way they view dental visits into their teenage and adult years. Kid-friendly dentists offer specialized services for children to help them remain comfortable and relaxed during each visit.
Children often feel tenser and less comfortable in new environments, which especially includes visits to the dentist. Friendly communication can help children feel more relaxed during their visits. Kid-friendly dentists typically are welcoming and have a friendly staff to help children relax and create positive memories while at the office, rather than negative experiences that can have a negative impact.
A rude staff can leave a lasting impression on a young child. However, a painful dental experience can be equally detrimental to the child’s memories of visiting the dentist. Additionally, these experiences can contribute to dental anxiety during future visits for follow-up dental treatment.
Children respond well to positive reinforcement. By telling children how brave they are and communicating with them in a positive manner, it makes it much easier for them to trust the kid-friendly dentist during a procedure. Some dentists even provide small gifts to children for their bravery during a procedure.
Kid-friendly dentists understand the importance of treating each child in a personalized manner, rather than using the exact same processes with every child. By connecting more personally with the child, it helps them remain calm and feel comfortable during each dental visit.
Kid-friendly dentists treat children, and many of the children often know one another. By going to the same dentist as friends and family members of the child’s same age, it helps to keep any fears of visiting the dentist to a minimum. This helps to create a positive association with visiting the dentist at a young age.
Children are more likely to have positive memories and feelings about dental visits if they can associate dentists with a beautiful smile. Kid-friendly dentists also work hard to inform children of the cosmetic benefits that regular check-up and cleaning visits can have on their smiles.
We encourage parents to give us a call to schedule dental appointments with the kid-friendly dentist. This is especially necessary if the child has gone more than six months since their last check-up visit and cleaning. Our friendly dental team is glad to answer questions, address concerns and help care for your child’s oral care needs.
Request an appointment here: https://www.schommerdental.com or call Schommer Dental at (563) 272-2331 for an appointment in our Davenport office.
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