We feel parental involvement is extremely important. Preparing your child for the first visit by reading recommended books, playing pretend dentist and being positive about the dental experience is very helpful.
Please refer to “Your child’s first visit.”
At the end of each appointment, parents are invited to reward their child with words of praise for a job well done.
We enjoy establishing a trusting friendship with each child and their parents. We teach parents that it’s fun to converse with their child using our gentle dental terminology.
Nutritional counseling is provided to parents that will assist them with packing lunches and snacks for school. We also help parents figure out what may be the cause of cavities for their child and give them many ideas for preventing dental decay.
Routine dental care, such as six-month cleaning and examination appointments, can also develop lasting friendships with our dental team. Children learn by watching their parents. Regular tooth brushing and flossing can be a fun family event.
We recommended the ADA interactive website
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
- “Barney Goes to the Dentist” by Linda Cress Dowdy
- “Just Going to the Dentist” by Mercer Mayer
- “The Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist” by Stan & Jan Berenstain
GENTLE DENTAL TERMINOLOGY
- We’re Going to Count Your Teeth – Examination
- Tooth Counter – Explorer
- Pictures of Your Teeth – X-Rays
- Bubbles for Your Teeth – Fluoride
- Tooth Paint – Sealant
- Straw – Suction
- Wiggle Tooth – Pull Tooth
- Jelly – Topical Anesthetic
- Sleepy Juice – Novocain
- Pillow – Cotton
- Tooth Bug – Cavity
- We’re Going to Brush the Bug Off Your Tooth – Drilling
- Filling up the House the Bug Left on Your Tooth – Filling
- Mr. Bumpy – Slow Speed Drill
- Tooth Smoother or Electric Toothbrush– High Speed Drill
- Silver Star – Amalgam Filling
- White Star – Composite Filling
- Protection Hat for Your Tooth – Crown