Gone are the days when going to the dentist was a real torture. the reason for this is the first squealing dental units and an undeveloped system of pain relief. Today, dental treatment can be completely painless thanks to the latest anesthesia and equipment.
Regular visits to the dentist with a child will help prevent the development of diseases of the teeth and gums, and prevent pathological processes from developing. Healthy teeth are a component of normal human development, the formation and development of teeth should be closely monitored, in this case it is impossible to do without a specialist.
The parents of the baby play an important role in preparing for the trip to the dental clinic. How to properly set up a child, successfully undergo diagnostics and treatment of teeth and gums without fear and tantrums, we will figure it out below.
Young patients
Kids for the dentist are divided into those who came for the first time, those who have already been treated or examined and received a positive attitude, and those who have problems with visiting the dentist.
The first visit to the dentist, as a rule, is necessary during the period when the first teeth appear, that is, when the child is a little over six months old. The doctor just examines the young patient and makes sure everything goes as it should. Dentists advise to visit them once a year at the age of 2-3 years, and at least twice a year after 3 years. The regularity of visiting the dentist will be equated by the baby to other trips to the clinic. Dental problems most often appear by the age of 2.5.
Doctor visit story
Explain to the kid who a dentist is. If nothing bothers the child, tell him that this is the kind of doctor who will simply check the teeth and tell them how they are doing, how they are growing, and count them.
If the baby has pain, say that the doctor will treat the tooth, and everything will pass. But do not make false promises, you should not tell the baby that he will not feel anything, because many people experience discomfort during dental treatment. Tell the child that the doctor will try very hard, it will not hurt much, if the baby is about to have an injection, warn him that he will feel a small ukolchik.
Prepare the child mentally, tell us what tools the doctor has, what a comfortable chair that can be moved, raised and lowered.
Repetition
Play dentist at home. Treat toys, read special books. Bring the baby a mirror, let him examine the teeth. Draw the teeth, paint over the sore tooth, and then "treat" with an eraser. You can blind a tooth and a harmful worm that spoiled it. Be creative.
Fairy tales and cartoons
Watch educational cartoons about teeth with your baby. It is especially good if you find in advance a cartoon with a tooth theme with the kid's favorite characters. In modern animated series, there are certainly such. Let the kid tell you which heroes did the right thing and which didn’t, explain to the child how to properly take care of the teeth. Together, come to the conclusion that the teeth must be checked and treated.
Promises
As a last resort, promise your baby something nice after visiting the dentist, provided that the baby behaves well. Do not overdo it, do not promise the baby expensive gifts, trips to the circus, etc. Bribery is not the best measure of education. Let the promised present be ordinary and inexpensive. Be sure to let your child know that the main gift is good healthy teeth. You can make the child receive a present from the doctor himself for good behavior, as "the best patient."
Emotionless
Children really feel their parents, and especially their mother. Calm down yourself, you do not need to think yourself that you are taking the baby to the torture chamber. Be emotionally stable. Let the visit to the dentist be like a banal trip to the store, a simple necessity, a normal thing. If you are very worried, take a sedative and in no case make your baby nervous.
Agreement with a doctor
You can agree with the doctor in advance so that the baby can familiarize himself with the equipment before the examination, the doctor himself can show what and how it turns, splashes and buzzes. This will allow the child to be more relaxed about what is happening. Judge for yourself, because we ourselves are worried about procedures unknown to us.
Talk to the doctor before the appointment, tell us what your child is fond of, this will allow the dentist to lure the baby with an interesting conversation, and the child will be imbued with the doctor as a person if he shares his affections.
Relationship is ok
Before you go to the doctor, get your relationship with your child very friendly. After a quarrel with his parents, the baby may simply be specially angry and cry at the doctor, thereby showing his "revenge".
Let's make a company
As you know, one is always worse. Ask your friends, relatives, perhaps their children or they themselves also need to be examined by a dentist. It is easier for children to see a doctor collectively. Unpleasant emotions are easier to bear with loved ones, with friends and comrades. In addition, the child may simply be ashamed to throw tantrums and misbehave, because not only you will be around.
Show an example
Sit in the dental chair yourself and have the doctor see you. Parenting is one of the most powerful techniques. Do not frown yourself, do not scream, do not shrink, then the child will understand that nothing terrible is happening.
No! Threats and screams
In no case threaten the child or punish for unwillingness to go to the dentist. Do not traumatize the baby's psyche, after your threats, he will definitely not be able to relax and can forever earn complexes and fears. You also do not need to show negativity in front of a doctor, be reasonable and calm. Upon arrival, tell the doctor that you have brought a very good child, calm and patient. The kid will try to meet your expectations and not let you down.
Can be compared
If the child has already heard enough horror stories about dental treatment from peers, say, for example, "your Vitka is afraid even of mice, but you are brave."
Relationship with a doctor
You should never scare your baby with a dentist. "Do not gnaw a pencil, otherwise the doctor will drill your teeth", "who does not brush your teeth, they will get sick, and the doctor will vomit them" - phrases that you should not use when communicating with a child. If the kid at the dentist behaved badly, bit, beat the doctor, there is no need to say that the child is a fine fellow, set the heat to the nasty doctor. Otherwise, this may be your last visit to the doctor.
At the reception, communicate with the doctor as with an old acquaintance, contact by name, so the child will understand your disposition towards the person and will also cease to be afraid of him.
Choosing a dentist
Choose a dentist carefully, especially if your child already has a negative experience with such doctors. Be sure to check the availability of a pediatric dentist in the clinic. Do not go to the same doctor with whom your baby has no relationship. Read reviews online, chat with parents on forums to learn more about the clinic and the doctors there. Organize everything so that the current technique does not become similar to the one that traumatizes the child's psyche. Do not come to the clinic in advance, so that the child does not languish in nervous anticipation of the unknown.
Do not wait for the baby to have dental problems, go to the appointment prophylactically. If the painful process has already started, do not be ashamed that you missed the moment, doctors are people who understand, no one will judge you.
Remember that you are the closest person to your child, praise him, encourage him, do not hesitate to pick him up, calm him down. While your child is small, his health is in your hands.
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