The 101 when it comes to speaking about the dentist with your child

The dentist can make many people anxious regardless of their age.  As a parent we strive to relieve the fears and pressures our children may have. Young and Polite Children’s Dentistry wants every child to have a great dental visit each time.

  Sometimes we need a little coaching on the correct words and the incorrect words when gearing up our little ones for a dental visit.  Let’s talk a little bit about what not to say. Young and Polite Children’s Dentistry encourages parents to avoid the use of  the dentist office as punishment.  For instance, telling your child that if they eat that extra sweet treat the dentist will have to give them a shot or pull their teeth can be very discouraging.  The dentist is then thought to be mean and scary.  All of the staff at our Waxhaw, Mint Hill or South Tryon location greet your children with smiles and strive to make the dental office a fun place to be. We as dental professionals never use the words shot, hurt, painful, needle or things with a negative ring to them.

Now let’s take a look at how to use encouraging words and some examples of those encouraging words. You will often hear our professional staff at Young and Polite Children’s Dentistry refer to the injection as a little pinch.  You may also hear fun words like the whistle, instead of the drill.  How much fun would it be to have your teeth nice and shiny like a Princess or strong like a Superhero? Always try to think about the things your children love and look up to.  These things can be used as encouragement for excellent lifelong dental health.

The dentist office can be such a fun and exciting place for our youngsters. Our staff at Young and Polite Children’s Dentistry strive for a great dental experience at each visit.  We encourage you as parents and caregivers to get your children excited about the dental office by using fun words about the dentist. If you are in need of an appointment at our fun and encouraging pediatric dental office please give us a call today 980-245-3451. We have locations in Waxhaw, Mint Hill and South Tryon.