Visit Our Children’s Dentist in Saratoga Springs, NY
For small children, visiting the dentist can be an intimidating prospect. It’s important for any child to enjoy coming to see the dentist: at Saratoga Family Dentistry, we want to make sure that your child enjoys their dental visit. We cultivate a peaceful, pleasant office environment to encourage positive associations with the dentist. As a result, we are the trusted choice for families seeking an friendly and experienced children’s dentist in the Saratoga Springs, NY area.
Preparing Your Child for Their Visit
There are plenty of ways to prepare your child for their first dental exam. The first, and most important, is to assess your own feelings on the subject. If the dentist makes you nervous or scared, it’s important to make sure that your child doesn’t pick up on those emotions. Embrace the “fake it ‘til you make it” mentality and work to help your child enjoy or even look forward to their visit to the dentist.
Take your child to visit our office before your first appointment. This is especially important before the first appointment but can also be helpful for children who have visited us before. You can also point out our office if you’re driving by; remind your child of things they liked about past visits and help them look forward to repeating those things next time. If you casually mention the dentist between visits, it will normalize the experience for your child. You can also try reading picture books and other media that remind your child that dentists are community helpers that are working to keep them strong and healthy. Building this comfort and familiarity with the dentist can ensure your child has a strong foundation to continue on building good oral health habits as they continue to grow.
Contact Our Children’s Dentist Today
At Saratoga Family Dentistry, we work hard to earn the trust of children as well as patients of all ages throughout the Saratoga Springs, NY area. We believe building successful and positive ongoing relationships starts with the first visit and look forward to taking care of your child’s oral health needs as they grow. Contact us today to schedule an appointment for your child!
