Kids should visit the dentist early and often. When kids visit the dentist from a young age, they get the chance to learn about taking care of their smiles in kid-friendly terms. In this video, kids will learn three reasons why they should visit the dentist.
It’s important that children are brought to the dentist early so that the dentist can explain how to take care of their teeth in a way that they can understand, creating good attitudes towards dental care with positive reinforcement, and getting comfortable with their dentists and reducing dental anxiety. All of these things work together so that children can establish the habit of going to the dentist so that they can always have excellent dental health.
Explain to children two of the kinds of dentists and what makes them different. Pediatric dentists are dentists that specialize in treating children’s teeth and gums by going through two additional years of training for this specialty. They specialize in this, so they know how to make their environment kid-friendly and make them comfortable, making them feel relaxed and showing a higher level of patience. Family dentists do not specialize in a particular area of dentistry, but they treat many different types of patients, including children.
Ensure that your teeth are as clean and healthy as possible by visiting the dentist regularly from a young age. Introduce this habit so that it can be carried on throughout the rest of your life
Discussion Questions
At what age do experts recommend scheduling the first dental visit?
What are some of the benefits of visiting the dentist at a young age?
Why is it important to start going to the dentist young?
What’s the difference between pediatric dentists and family dentists?
How old were you the first time you went to the dentist?