How to prepare your child for a trip to the dentist


  • Family
  • Tuesday, 26 Nov 2024

Early exposure to the dentist helps remove any preconceptions about dental procedures. — Filepic

FOR many children, the idea of visiting the dentist brings out feelings of anxiety and fear. Unfamiliar sights and sounds contribute to this anxiety, which causes children to avoid routine dental visits.

It is important that children develop a positive perception towards dental check-up because it is beneficial for their overall health. Practical strategies can be helpful in relieving anxieties surrounding dental experience for parents and caregivers.

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